SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
(By Senators Fanning, McCabe, Rowe, Sprouse, Mitchell, Helmick,
Unger, Anderson, Love, Ross, Sharpe, Hunter, Caldwell, Facemyer,
Burnette, Minear, Minard, Kessler, Craigo, Plymale, Jackson,
Wooton, Redd, Tomblin, Mr. President, Edgell and Oliverio)
Recognizing the accomplishments of Jennifer Garner, award-winning
actress and outstanding West Virginian.
Whereas, Jennifer Garner is the daughter of B. J. and Pat
Garner of Charleston. She attended Oakwood Elementary School, John
Adams Junior High School and graduated from George Washington High
School. She was active in numerous West Virginia stage
productions, including the Charleston Light Opera Guild, the
Sunrise Dance Program and the Appalachian Youth Jazz Ballet; and
she twice cohosted the prestigious West Virginia Governor's Awards
for the Arts; and
Whereas, Jennifer Garner attended Denison University on three
scholarships and received a bachelor of fine arts degree,
concentrating on theater, dance and voice; and
Whereas, Jennifer Garner has established herself as one of the
nation's most outstanding actresses. After a guest-starring
appearance on the WB network drama Felicity, she costarred in the
Fox television show Time of Your Life. In January, 2002, she won
a Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a Dramatic Series for her portrayal as "Sydney Bristow" in the ABC television series Alias,
which earned a People's Choice Award for Best New Drama Series; and
Whereas, Jennifer Garner has also been recognized for
outstanding performances in network-TV movies, including Hallmark
Hall of Fame's Rose Hill and Harvest of Fire; Dead Man's Walk;
Aftershock Earthquake in New York; and Zoya; and
Whereas, Jennifer Garner has acted in such major motion
pictures as Pearl Harbor; Dude, Where's My Car?; Mr. Magoo;
Reconstructing Harry; and Washington Square; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the accomplishments of
Jennifer Garner, award-winning actress and outstanding West
Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby congratulates
Jennifer Garner on her recent Golden Globe win for Best Actress in
a Dramatic Series; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Jennifer Garner and her family.