SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15
(By Senator Helmick)

Requesting the joint committee on government and finance to make a study of Tamarack visitors center located in Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia.

Whereas, Tamarack officially opened its doors on May 24, 1996; and
Whereas, Tamarack is based on a simple concept, to strengthen opportunities for artisans in West Virginia. Tamarack has supported more than 1,200 artisans' businesses and has generated more than four million dollars in sales and services for the state; and
Whereas, Tamarack has allowed travelers to stop and enjoy not only the magnificent scenery of the great state of West Virginia but the people, crafts and cuisine of Tamarack; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby requested to review, examine and study Tamarack and expanding economic opportunities and other ways to continue the success of Tamarack; and , be it.
Further Resolved, That the joint committee on government and finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 1998, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the joint committee on government and finance.