SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51

(By Senators Unger, Foster, Edgell, Jenkins, Plymale, Stollings, McCabe, Prezioso, Minard, Klempa, Williams, Browning and Kessler (Acting President))

Recognizing the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services for receiving the 2011 National Institute of Senior Centers State Association of the Year Award (NISC).

    Whereas, NISC operates as an important facet of the National Council on Aging which exists to develop programming and secure federal funding for aging programs nationwide; and

    Whereas, This association is viewed as a major player in terms of senior programs and services in West Virginia; and

    Whereas, There are directors in every portion of the state who give selflessly each and every day and this award is an acknowledgment of their tireless service; and

    Whereas, The criteria for receiving the award includes advocacy efforts, enhancing professional senior center leadership at local state and national levels, developing resources to improve and strengthen the range and quality of programs and services in senior centers and the enhancing of senior center images; and

    Whereas, The Chairman of NISC, Mr. David S. Taylor, says the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services is one of the best associations in the country; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Senate:

    That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services for receiving the 2011 National Institute of Senior Centers State Association of the Year Award (NISC); and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere appreciation to the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services for their outstanding service to the seniors of West Virginia; 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 Directors of Senior and Community Services.