SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
(Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Jackson, Anderson, Bailey,
Boley, Bowman, Burnette, Caldwell, Chafin, Craigo, Deem, Edgell,
Facemyer, Fanning, Helmick, Hunter, Kessler, Love, McCabe,
McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Mitchell, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso,
Redd, Ross, Rowe, Sharpe, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger and Wooton)
Recognizing February 5, 2002, as "Higher Education Day" at the
Legislature.
Whereas, The foundation of any society's success is the degree
to which its citizens are educated; and
Whereas, The West Virginia system of colleges and universities
increases the knowledge of West Virginia's students, as well as
those from other states; and
Whereas, West Virginia's system of higher education helps
students achieve their educational goals and meet the workforce
needs of West Virginia and the United States; and
Whereas, Not only does the system contribute to the economic
vitality of the state, but it enriches the culture and life of all
communities and regions; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities advance the
development of technology, business and industry; conduct ground-
breaking research; and improve lives through advanced health care;
and
Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff, administration and executive leadership, West Virginia's colleges
and universities have developed student-centered programs and
curriculums; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes February 5, 2002, as "Higher
Education Day" at the Legislature; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to
excellence the leaders of our colleges and universities have
demonstrated; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Chancellor of the Higher Education
Policy Commission and to each of the presidents of the state's
public colleges and universities.