H. C. R. 19--"Requesting the commitment of the 71st
Legislature to the 'Investing In People' project."
Whereas,
The future of West Virginia in a global economy and
the development of an educated and skilled workforce is an
essential component of a comprehensive economic development
strategy; and
Whereas,
The National Conference of State Legislatures and
the Jobs for the Future received funds from the DeWitt
Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund and are soliciting "Investing in
People" proposals from state legislatures to formulate, refine
and implement integrated systems for workforce preparedness and
economic development; and
Whereas,
Only five states will be selected on a competitive
basis to participate in a comprehensive effort to develop a
world-class workforce; and
Whereas,
Governor Gaston Caperton is the leading Governor in
the National Governors' Association Work Group for a Competitive
Workforce; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the 71st Legislature will support the "Investing in
People" project if West Virginia is selected to participate in
the program; and, be it
Further Resolved,
That the 71st Legislature endorses the
creation of a workforce development "Investing in People" team to
address the workforce and economic development challenges facing
the state; and be it
Further Resolved,
That an "Investing in People" team beappointed by the Speaker of the House and the Senate President to
include two members of each house, plus the Speaker of the House
and the Senate President, and that the appointed team will work
with the Executive Branch to implement the team's
recommendations.