SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 7

(By Senators McCabe, Rowe, Caldwell, Unger, Kessler, Bowman, Prezioso and Edgell )



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 its first five years, approximately 72 percent of whom were out-of- state residents; and
Whereas, Tamarack purchases products from West Virginia artisans in all 55 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, 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.