H. R. 29--"Requiring that certain entities discuss the reestablishment of West Virginia State College's involvement in Camp Washington Carver."
Whereas, West Virginia State College was founded in 1891 as a land grant college for African-Americans under the Second Morrill Act 1890; and
Whereas, West Virginia State College owned and operated Camp Washington Carver from 1938 to 1979; and
Whereas, West Virginia State College and Camp Washington Carver have a rich cultural heritage and history that reminds the African-Americans of West Virginia, as well as West Virginians of all heritages, of the leadership and vigor to which the Appalachian lifestyle has been directed by the African-American influence; and
Whereas, Camp Washington Carver is presently operated by the Division of Culture and History; and
Whereas, All West Virginians would benefit richly by the reestablishment of West Virginia State College's involvement with Camp Washington Carver; and
Whereas, African-Americans should be given an opportunity to explore and advance their heritage; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates of West Virginia:
That the Board of Directors of the State College System of West Virginia, West Virginia State College, the Division of Culture and History and the Secretary of Education and the Arts are requested to meet and identify a mutually acceptable and beneficial plan to reestablish the involvement of West Virginia State College with Camp Washington Carver; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the plan shall be reported to theLegislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability by November 1, 1993; and, be it
Further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the Clerk of the House of Delegates to the members of the Board of Directors of the State College System, the President of West Virginia State College, the Director of the Division of Culture and History, and the Secretary of Education and the Arts.