SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 40
(By Senators McCabe, Unger, Rowe, Bailey, Caldwell, White,
Fanning, Helmick, Bowman, Edgell, Plymale, Kessler, Jenkins,
Sharpe, Ross, Dempsey, Oliverio, Weeks, Harrison, Smith,
Facemyer, McKenzie, Hunter, Minard, Prezioso, Guills and Tomblin)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
feasibility of expanding Tamarack's appeal in the eastern
United States by establishing a greater regional presence.
Whereas, Tamarack attracted nearly three million visitors in
the first five years, approximately 72 percent of which were out-
of-state residents; and
Whereas, Tamarack purchases products from West Virginia
artisans in all fifty-five counties and its operations have
generated over two million dollars in state sales tax revenue; and
Whereas, Expanding Tamarack's role as an ambassador of the
"Best of West Virginia" to a greater percentage of the population
of the eastern United States would enhance the business of
Tamarack, promote the state's craft and tourism industries,
continue to provide jobs and further enhance the image of West
Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the feasibility of expanding Tamarack's appeal in the eastern United States by establishing a greater regional
presence; 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 legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.