HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 50
(By Delegates Beach, Boggs, Wakim, Perdue, Azinger, Amores,
Anderson, Argento, Barker, Browning, Butcher, Campbell, Cann,
Caputo, Crosier, DeLong, Eldridge, Ennis, Evans, Fragale,
Frederick, Hartman, Houston, Howard, Hrutkay, Iaquinta, Long,
Mahan, Manchin, Michael, Morgan, Paxton, Perry, Rowan,
Stalnaker, Staton, Stephens, Susman, Swartzmiller, Talbott, Ron
Thompson, Walters, Williams and Yost)
Declaring bluegrass music to be the official state music of West
Virginia.
Whereas, Bluegrass music is a vital part of West Virginia's
heritage and history; and
Whereas, Bluegrass music was introduced to West Virginia by
early settlers; and
Whereas, Bluegrass music has long been associated with the
Appalachian Region; and
Whereas, Bluegrass music continues to be a celebrated part of
our culture; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the official state music of West Virginia be declared
bluegrass music; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor, Secretary of State and West Virginia's representatives in the United States
Senate and the United States House of Representatives.