SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8
(By Senators Sprouse, Oliverio, McKenzie, Minear, Jackson,
Bowman, Wooton, Plymale, Snyder, Bailey, Prezioso, Craigo,
McCabe, Unger, Anderson, Helmick, Edgell, Kessler, Minard,
Sharpe, Ross, Mitchell, Love, Caldwell, Rowe, Hunter, Redd,
Burnette, Boley and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Recognizing the contributions of the West Virginia Association of
Rehabilitation Facilities.
Whereas, West Virginia strives to assist its citizens with
severe disabilities to achieve maximum personal independence
through meaningful, productive and gainful employment which
enhances dignity while minimizing dependence on government support;
and
Whereas, All West Virginians benefit when our citizens with
disabilities are able to work for a wage; and
Whereas, The State Use Program, which was created by the
Legislature in 1984, allows community rehabilitation programs to
provide products and services to state agencies without the
requirement of competitive bidding; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Association of Rehabilitation
Facilities (WVARF) acts as the central nonprofit agency for implementing the State Use Program; and
Whereas, Through the State Use Program, WVARF has helped to
create industries and expand businesses which contribute to the
economic development of local communities throughout West Virginia;
and
Whereas, WVARF and its participating community rehabilitation
programs have provided jobs to thousands of West Virginians with
disabilities; and
Whereas, WVARF is a nationwide leader among similar programs
that focus energy and resources toward providing employment for
persons with disabilities; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia
Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, its member community
rehabilitation programs and the State Use Program as valuable and
dynamic forces in promoting gainful employment for West Virginians
with disabilities; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Association of
Rehabilitation Facilities.