SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
(By Senators Redd, Boley, Caldwell, Facemyer, Minear, Hunter, Unger, Ross, Plymale, Wooton, Jackson, Bowman, Snyder, Bailey, Prezioso, McCabe, Anderson, Helmick, Fanning, Edgell, Kessler, Minard, Sharpe, Mitchell, Love, Burnette, Rowe, Craigo, McKenzie, Sprouse, Oliverio and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Designating March 13, 2001, as "Women's Day".
Whereas, Women comprise 52 percent of the population of the State of West Virginia; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and achievements of West Virginia's women; and
Whereas, In their roles as workers, mothers, friends, caretakers, companions, daughters, activists, sisters, volunteers and wives, women make enormous contributions to West Virginia's economy, families and communities; and
Whereas, Women of West Virginia are gathered today at the Legislature to celebrate their achievements and draw attention to the continued need for work on equity issues; and
Whereas, Women of West Virginia are also celebrating the accomplishments of the suffragettes who secured the vote for all women; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 13, 2001, as "Women's Day" and celebrates the enormous contributions of women to the success of the state; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Women's Commission.