SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25
(By Senators White, Edgell, Williams, Plymale, Kessler and
Sypolt)
Designating March 10, 2009, as "West Virginia State Grange Day."
Whereas, The Grange is the world's first farm fraternal
association; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Grange is our state's oldest
agricultural and rural community organization; and
Whereas, The Grange has been a tireless champion for West
Virginia's farmers and their rural communities through a vigorous
grassroots advocacy of the mutual interests of its members; and
Whereas, The Grange provides opportunities for families and
individuals to develop to their highest potential in order to build
stronger communities; and
Whereas, Voluntary association with the Grange not only
provides the benefits of economic and political cooperation for its
members, but it also elevates their character by providing social,
cultural and educational programs, along with opportunities for
personal growth; and
Whereas, The Grange increases the influence of each of its
members by giving them the opportunity to serve their community
through projects and programs that make a difference in the lives
of children, youth and our neighbors in need of assistance; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Grange has served the State
of West Virginia since June, 1873; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 10, 2009, as "West
Virginia State Grange Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the
West Virginia State Grange.