SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 34

(By Senators Hunter, Edgell, Bailey, Caldwell, Prezioso, Deem, and Oliverio)

Requesting the Governor designate the week of August 1 through August 7, annually, as Marine Corps League Week and August 4, annually, as Marine Corps League Day.

Whereas, West Virginians over the years have chosen to serve in the United States Marine Corps in large numbers; and
Whereas, West Virginians have served in the Marine Corps with distinction and many of them have given their full measure of devotion to their state and country; and
Whereas, There is a need for some symbol of recognition for the many thousands of West Virginia citizens who are and were Marines; and,
Whereas, The Department of the Marine Corps League, with 17 detachments located throughout the state and consisting of nearly 1,000 members, is desirous that the week of August 1 through August 7, annually, be designated as Marine Corps League Week and that August 4, annually, be designated as Marine Corps League Day; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Governor designate the week of August 1 through August 7 as Marine Corps League Week and August 4 as Marine Corps League Day each year; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Delegates and selected committees.