COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 38
(By Delegates Trump, L. Smith, Fletcher, Riggs,
Canterbury, Smirl, Armstead, Romine, Overington,
Ashley, Harrison, Anderson, Leggett and Schadler)

[February 28, 2002]

Honoring the men and women of America?s military and law enforcement agencies for their efforts in support of Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Whereas, Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the men and women of America?s armed forces and State and local law enforcement agencies have shown great courage in protecting the American people from the threat of international and domestic terrorism; and
Whereas, The sacrifices that the

make on behalf of, not only the security of America, but also the entire free world, are greatly appreciated and deserving of recognition; and
Whereas, The state motto, "Mountaineers are always free", epitomizes the patriotic commitment made by more than one thousand West Virginia citizens and their families to preserving the liberties of the West Virginia citizenry; and
Whereas, Due to the diligence and alertness of our Secretary of Military Affairs and Public Safety and other State and local law enforcement officials, our beloved state of West Virginia has remained free from terrorist attack, although the threat of terrorism is ever present; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby expresses sincere gratitude to

, and to the President Bush, as commander-in-chief and his Cabinet for their actions, and hereby declares its support for this long and difficult war on terrorism; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House is directed to forward a copy of this resolution to President George W. Bush and the West Virginia Congressional Delegation.