HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 16
(By Delegates Wysong, Tabb and Doyle)
Acknowledging the intrinsic value of Happy Retreat as a historical
landmark, and expressing support for the efforts of the City
of Charles Town to acquire Happy Retreat from its willing
seller.
Whereas, Happy Retreat, located in Charles Town, Jefferson
County, West Virginia was the home of Charles Washington, founder
of the City of Charles Town; and
Whereas, Charles Washington was the brother of our nation's
first President, George Washington; and
Whereas, The original home was built in 1780 and both Charles
Washington and his wife, Mildred, are buried on the property; and
Whereas, Happy Retreat holds historic significance within the
City of Charles Town, Jefferson County, the State of West Virginia
and the United States of America; and
Whereas, Happy Retreat is located on the Washington Heritage
Trail National Scenic Byway; and
Whereas, Heritage travel is one of the fastest growing segments
of the national tourism and travel industry, and heritage travelers
tend to stay longer and spend more money than other tourists; and
Whereas, The City of Charles Town is seeking to preserve this
historic property as a heritage center or park; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby acknowledges the intrinsic
value of Happy Retreat as a historical landmark, and expresses
support for the efforts of the City of Charles Town to acquire
Happy Retreat from its willing seller; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Governor.