SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38

(By Senators Plymale, Redd, McCabe, Bailey, Ross, Helmick, Fanning, Edgell, Kessler, Minard, Anderson, Unger, Snyder, Bowman, Jackson, Sharpe, Craigo, Mitchell, Love, Hunter, Rowe, Caldwell, Oliverio, Facemyer, Burnette, Minear, Sprouse and Tomblin, Mr. President)


Recognizing Marshall University's Forensic Science Academic Program and the achievements of its director, Dr. Terry W. Fenger.

Whereas, Marshall University's Forensic Science Academic Program is one of the nation's first graduate-level forensic programs which focuses on DNA technologies; and
Whereas, Marshall University's Forensic Science Academic Program developed a state-of-the-art DNA laboratory which provides genetic data-basing services for the West Virginia State Police Combined DNA Index System; and
Whereas, Over 70 masters-level forensic scientists have graduated from the Program in five years, including six West Virginia state troopers; and
Whereas, One third of the graduates of the Forensic Science Academic Program have stayed in West Virginia and are employed in forensic-related careers; and
Whereas, The Program's Director, Dr. Terry W. Fenger, has become one of the nation's recognized leaders in forensic science education; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes Marshall University's Forensic Science Academic Program, one of the nation's first graduate-level forensic science programs which focuses on DNA technologies; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of the Director of Marshall University's Forensic Science Academic Program, Dr. Terry W. Fenger, who has gained national recognition as a leader in forensic science education; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Dr. Terry W. Fenger, Director of the Forensic Science Academic Program.