HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 93
(By Delegates Beane, Kuhn, Butcher, Ferrell, Hatfield, Iaquinta, Manchin, Manuel, Martin, Perdue, Tucker, Wright, Yeager, Yost, Azinger, Blair, Caruth, Frich and Walters)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization)
[March 6, 2003]

Requesting that the joint committee on government and finance study the feasibility of establishing a statewide trail coordinator to promote tourism and economic development throughout West Virginia.
Whereas, The Legislature finds that tourism is a significant economic benefit to West Virginia and utilization of outdoor areas in this state contribute to the vibrant economy of the state; and
Whereas, The wide variety of outdoor recreational activities that take place in West Virginia utilize recreational trails throughout the state; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Trails Coalition has been acting as the temporary statewide trail coordinator, bringing together volunteer organizations for purposes of mapping, maintenance and the development of the various trail systems in the state, including hiking, biking, horse trails, motorcycle trails and all terrain vehicle trails; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Trails Coalition has published a statewide trail plan, but does not have the funding available to fully implement the plan; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby directed to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide trails coordinator, to coordinate activities with existing entities and agencies to promote the use of trails in West Virginia, and to explore all possible sources of funding to support a statewide trails system; and, be it
Further Resolved, That joint committee on government and finance shall report to the Legislature on or before the first day of December 2003, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, and shall submit drafts of any legislation deemed 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 legislative appropriations to the joint committee on government and finance.