HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 10
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Kiss, and Delegates Amores, Douglas, Givens,
Mezzatesta, Michael, Pino, Staton, Varner, Faircloth, Harrison
and Trump)
[January 29, 2002.]
Designating January 29, 2002, as Disability Awareness Day at the
House of Delegates and recognizing that the men and women of
this State with disabilities are a priority of this
Legislature.
Whereas,
There are approximately 250,000 West Virginians with
disabilities
; and
Whereas,
West Virginia has the largest population of persons
with disabilities per capita than any other state in the union
; and
Whereas,
People with disabilities are active and participating
members of society
; and
Whereas,
People with disabilities have proven themselves
through education and rehabilitation as dynamic employees in the
workforce
; therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That January 29, 2002, is hereby declared as Disability
Awareness Day at the House of Delegates; and, be it
Further Resolved, That West Virginia House of Delegates
recognizes the efforts of West Virginians who advocate equal
opportunity, equal access, and equal rights for West Virginia's
citizens with disabilities.