SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
(By Senators Chafin, Rowe, Ross, Helmick, Fanning, Edgell,
Kessler, Minard, Anderson, Unger, McCabe, Prezioso, Bowman,
Plymale, Jackson, Craigo, Sharpe, Caldwell, Love, Mitchell,
Oliverio, Hunter, Burnette, Redd, Facemyer, Sprouse, Minear,
Deem, Boley, Wooton and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Recognizing the contribution of Edith Doss-Marcum to West Virginia
for her composition of the song "The 35th Star".
Whereas, Edith Doss-Marcum of Grey Eagle, Mingo County, has
contributed to West Virginia's musical history by writing the
lyrics and music to the "The 35th Star", a song depicting our
state's birth, beauty and its number as a star on the flag of the
United States; and
Whereas, Edith Doss-Marcum performs her rendition of "The 35th
Star" with a great passion for her beloved State of West Virginia;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the contribution of Edith
Doss-Marcum to West Virginia for her composition of the song "The
35th Star"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere
appreciation to Edith Doss-Marcum for her personal performance in
its chamber of her rendition of the song "The 35th Star"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Edith Doss-Marcum.