SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7
(By Senators Hunter, Edgell, Bailey, Caldwell,
Minard, Oliverio, Prezioso, Boley, Deem, Tomblin,
(Mr. President), Anderson, Burnette, Bowman, Chafin,
Craigo,
Facemyer, Fanning, Helmick, Jackson, Kessler,
Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minear, Mitchell, Plymale, Redd, Ross,
Rowe, Sharpe, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger and Wooton.)
Recognizing the heroic service of America's veterans and
designating Monday, February 19, 2001, as "Veterans Visibility
Day" at the Legislature.
Whereas, From the Revolutionary War, which gave America its
freedom, to recent struggles, America's men and women have always
risen to the call of duty in order to not only preserve our
freedom, but to help maintain freedom throughout the world; and
Whereas, Per capita, more citizens from West Virginia have
served in our nation's armed forces than from any other state in
the union. We are proud of our citizens who, in spite of danger,
have done what they must for peace and freedom; and
Whereas, From World War I to recent conflicts, thousands of
West Virginians have paid the ultimate price for freedom with their
lives and thousands more brave West Virginians have been wounded in
battle; and
Whereas, Now, as America has entered a new millennium, it is
fitting that we call to mind the many brave West Virginians who
have given their lives for not only our freedom but for freedom
around the world. It is also fitting that we call to mind the many
brave West Virginians who faced the enemy and were wounded in their
struggle to preserve freedom; and
Whereas, In the new millennium, we should renew the goal set
for us by President John F. Kennedy who said, "Our goal is not the
victory of might, but the vindication of right; not peace at the
expense of freedom, but both peace and freedom, here in this
hemisphere, and around the world. God willing that goal will be
achieved."; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the heroic service of
America's veterans and designates Monday, February 19, 2001, as
"Veterans Visibility Day" at the Legislature; and, be it
Further Resolved, That, in this new millennium, the historic
changes in our nation caused by armed conflicts of the past should
never be forgotten, lest they be repeated; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Division of Veterans
Affairs.