HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 6
(By Delegates Beane, Kuhn, Butcher, Long,
Martin, Azinger and Perdue)
[Introduced January 21, 2003; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to
continue a study of the current methods of approving and
managing renovation and restoration projects for areas of the
state capitol complex that are of great value and historical
significance to the citizenry of West Virginia, and to further
make a study of the need to locate, protect and restore
furnishings and architectural aspects of the state capitol
building.
Whereas, The capitol building is a representation of the
history, culture and pride of the State of West Virginia and of its
citizenry; and
Whereas, The furnishings originally prescribed by architect
Cass Gilbert, that once adorned the state capitol building, have
been mistreated, lost or otherwise disposed of; and
Whereas, Historically and culturally related original
architectural aspects of the capitol building have been destroyed
or hidden beneath years of poorly coordinated renovations and
repairs; and
Whereas, The protective regulatory power of the Capitol Building Commission has been ignored or bypassed in order to secure
short-term solutions for problems; and
Whereas, There is a need to ensure that the protective mandates
of the Capitol Building Commission are followed in order to
guarantee that future generations of West Virginians are allowed to
enjoy the cultural heritage represented in the state capitol
building; and
Whereas, The Legislature has studied this topic during the
2002-2003 interim session and has recommended that this subject
receive further study during the 2003-2004 interim period;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to review, examine and study the current methods of
approving and managing renovation and restoration projects for
areas of the state capitol complex that are of great value and
historical significance to the citizenry of West Virginia, and to
further make a study of the need to locate, protect and restore
furnishings and architectural aspects of the state capitol
building; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2004, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance.