SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
(By Senator Miller)

Requesting the United States army corps of engineers study flood control of the Tygart Valley River.

Whereas, In February, 1994, the Tygart Valley River at Philippi rose to its second highest flood level on record, reaching 25.8 feet. The highest was in November, 1985, when the flood level reached 31.83 feet; and
Whereas, Also in February, 1994, the Tygart Valley River at Belington rose to its fourth highest flood level on record, reaching 18.9 feet. In November, 1985, the flood level reached 23.65 feet at Belington. Other floods affecting Belington were July, 1912, when the level reached 20.3 feet and July, 1988, when the level reached 21.7 feet; and
Whereas, The economic growth and stability of communities along the lower stretches of the Tygart Valley River have been drastically affected by recent flooding; and
Whereas, The necessity of a flood control study of the Tygart Valley River is of vital importance to the lives of the citizens and businesses along its banks; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby requests that the United States army corps of engineers conduct a thorough and complete study of floodcontrol along the banks of the Tygart Valley River; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the district engineer of the United States army corps of engineers.