HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegates
Frederick, Fletcher and J. Smith)

Proclaiming the week of February 21, 1999, "West Virginia Engineers Week."

Whereas, Engineering is the nation's second largest profession, and the West Virginia House of Delegates deems it appropriate to acknowledge their commitments and accomplishments in our State; and
Whereas, Engineers are faced with major technical challenges, from the rebuilding of cities and towns that have been hit by natural disasters to designing information systems and equipment that will improve the quality of our everyday lives; and
Whereas, Engineers are role models for today's youth as this profession encourages our students to excel in the fields of math and science; and
Whereas, The engineering profession will play a major role in propelling not only the State of West Virginia, but the nation as a whole into the next millennium; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the West Virginia House of Delegates recognizes the knowledge and commitment of West Virginia's engineering professionals; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House of Delegates join the Governor of the Great State of West Virginia in declaring the week of February 21, 1999, "West Virginia Engineers Week"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the engineers profession of West Virginia.