SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20

(By Senators Sharpe and Ross)


Acknowledging the contributions, knowledge and expertise of West Virginia's engineers.

Whereas, West Virginia's engineers use their technical knowledge and skill in creative and innovative ways to fulfill the needs of a modern society; and
Whereas, Engineers encourage our young math and science students to practically utilize their knowledge; and
Whereas, In our every day lives, engineers are problemsolvers who improve the quality of our lives; and
Whereas, The knowledge and skill of engineers are admired as they meet the challenges for the future; and
Whereas, Engineering is the nation's second largest profession and it is appropriate to increase awareness and appreciation of the engineering profession; and
Whereas, The Governor has proclaimed the week of February 22, 1998, as "West Virginia Engineers Week"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the knowledge and expertise of West Virginia's engineering professionals and their commitment and dedication to our state as they meet the challenges for the future; and, be it
Further Resolved, That since the Ggovernor of West Virginia has proclaimed the week of February 22, 1998, as "West Virginia Engineers Week", it is fitting that the Senate recognize their outstanding accomplishments in our state; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Cclerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the engineering profession of West Virginia.