Senate Resolution No. 11
(By Senators Prezioso, Bowman, Jackson, Unger, Wooton, McCabe, Helmick, Plymale, Oliverio, Fanning, Edgell, Kessler, Minard, Anderson, Bailey, Snyder, Sharpe, Ross, Mitchell, Love, Rowe, Hunter, Burnette, Redd, Facemyer, McKenzie, Sprouse, Minear, Boley, Tomblin, Mr. President, and Chafin)


Declaring Wednesday, February 28, 2001, as Children's Day in the Senate.
Whereas, The responsibility of each generation is to make provisions for succeeding generations; and
Whereas, The basis of civilization and perpetuation of any society is rooted in the degree of commitment it has made for its children; and
Whereas, The well-being of West Virginia's 430,000 children is vital to the continued success of the state and the citizens it serves; and
Whereas, It is the responsibility of each individual to become involved in seeking opportunities to serve the needs of the young and, in so doing, meet the potential for his or her own life; and
Whereas, The state recognizes its duty and responsibility to each and every child in West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby declares Wednesday, February 28, 2001, as Children's Day; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate encourages all citizens to join it in rededicating to the youth of our state our commitment to them in meeting their needs in preparation for a full and productive life; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials of the Coalition for West Virginia's Children.