SENATE RESOLUTION No. 27
(By Senators Plymale, Jenkins, Rowe, Unger, Kessler, Helmick, Bowman, Edgell, Bailey, Prezioso, McCabe, Caldwell, White, Fanning, Sharpe, Ross, Dempsey, Love, Facemyer, Hunter, Oliverio, McKenzie, Smith, Weeks, Boley, Minear, Sprouse, Minard and Tomblin, Mr. President)

Designating Wednesday, March 5, 2003, as "Marshall University Day".
Whereas, Marshall University serves as a institution of higher learning for students of all ages and backgrounds at several campus locations in West Virginia; and
Whereas, Marshall University provides educational opportunities including continuing education courses as well as associate and four-year baccalaureate degree programs. The graduate college offers nearly 50 programs of study; and
Whereas, Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine specializes in rural health issues and annually places these graduates in clinical practice in rural West Virginia areas; and
Whereas, Marshall University serves as a source of pride in West Virginia through its success in academics and athletics; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates Wednesday, March 5, 2003, as "Marshall University Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes Marshall University for its continued record of providing academic excellence in West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Dan Angel, President of Marshall University.