SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 24

(By Senators Prezioso, Hunter, Sharpe, Boley, Rowe, Minard and Unger)


Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the feasibility of establishing a special residential community for senior citizens.

Whereas, The establishment of a special residential community for senior citizens would enhance West Virginia's opportunity to display its natural beauty and attract senior citizens to our state; and

Whereas, A residential community for senior citizens could be located where it would be accessible to activities designed for senior citizens and to skilled medical care and other assisted living services for seniors to age in place; and

Whereas, The establishment of a senior community in West Virginia would generate revenue, enhance business and provide jobs; and

Whereas, The Legislature has studied this topic during the 2003 interim session and has recommended that this subject receive further study during the 2004 interim session; 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 establishing a special
residential community for senior citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2005, 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.