SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 55
(By Senators Edgell, Love, Bailey, Dempsey, Hunter, Ross, Unger,
Facemyer, Guills and Weeks)
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[Originating in the Committee on Agriculture;
reported March 6, 2003.]
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Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
enormous benefits and potentialities of aquaculture for the
future of West Virginia.
Whereas, Aquaculture is the cultivation of the natural produce
of water, especially fish, and is already an ongoing commercial
business in West Virginia which could be improved to provide even
more career opportunities; and
Whereas, The study of aquaculture is already being taught in
at least 30 high schools and in one four-year college program in
the state, impacting significantly upon the future of the state by
keeping our children in West Virginia; and
Whereas, Aquaculture could be a ready source of economic
development in the state since the facilities are not portable and
start-up costs can be minimal; and
Whereas, Aquaculture supports recreation and tourism in the state and is an environmentally friendly endeavor whereby water put
through fish farms is enriched and then used to irrigate fields and
crops; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the enormous benefits and potentialities of
aquaculture for the future of West Virginia
; 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.