SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 57
(By Senators Prezioso, Unger, Edgell, Guills, Hunter, Jenkins,
Ross, Rowe and Weeks)
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[Originating in the Committee on Health and Human Resources;
reported March 6, 2003.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
state efforts to prepare for and respond to emergencies, acts
of terrorism, bioterrorism and threats to the health, safety
and well-being of West Virginia citizens.
Whereas, The nation is on heightened security alert status in
the wake of terrorist attacks and security emergencies at home and
abroad; and
Whereas, The safety, health and well-being of West Virginia
citizens is a priority of the state; and
Whereas, West Virginia citizens have been deployed abroad in
support of national security interests; and
Whereas, The Senate Health Subcommittee on Bioterrorism/
Homeland Security has received requests to present information
during the interim sessions from public and private agencies and
other entities concerned with homeland security and emergency
preparedness and response; and
Whereas, The Legislature desires information to facilitate
informed decisions about preparedness and response against the
threat of emergencies, terrorist and bioterrorist attacks against
the citizens of West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study state
efforts to prepare for and respond to emergencies, acts of
terrorism, bioterrorism and threats to the health, safety and well-
being of West Virginia citizens; 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.