SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32
(By Senators Sprouse, Harrison, Unger, Minard, Caldwell and
Jenkins)
Designating March 5, 2004, as "West Virginia Home School Day".
Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to excellence
in education and recognizes that parental involvement and
individualized attention to educational success are the unique and
basic ingredients of home schooling; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students exhibit self-confidence and
good citizenship and are prepared academically to meet the
challenges of today's society; and
Whereas, Contemporary studies continue to confirm that
children who are educated at home score exceptionally well on
nationally normed achievement tests; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students have scored above the national
average on the SAT and the ACT tests; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students are competitive with publicly
and privately schooled students at the college level; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 5, 2004, as "West
Virginia Home School Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the dedication and commitment to quality education exemplified by home
schoolers, their teachers and their families; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Home Educators
Association and the Christian Home Educators of West Virginia.