Adopted by House 1-31-2006
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7
(By Delegates Brown, Frich, Hatfield, Houston, Hrutkay, Leach,
Longstreth, Mahan, Marshall, Poling, Rowan, Schoen, Sobonya,
Spencer, Stevens, Sumner, Susman and Webster)
Recognizing and expressing gratitude for "Women's Day" in the
Legislature, January 31, 2006.
Whereas, Women's Day at the Legislature is a salute to the
collective strength and vitality of West Virginia women;
exemplified by their civic-minded nature as conscientious and
contributing citizens who have dramatically shaped the historical,
socioeconomic, scientific, educational and cultural horizons in the
development of this State. West Virginia women have, additionally,
contributed in a particularly meaningful way in addressing issues
involving health care, leadership and the education and development
of our youth. These women have, without question, indelibly
imprinted their unique insight and wisdom to our culture and
heritage; and
Whereas, This year's "Women's Day" also earmarks a time to
celebrate an anniversary, founded upon a decade of continuous osteoporosis awareness and prevention by West Virginia Women; and
Whereas, This year's festivities shall showcase women leaders
from throughout the State, who will share their invaluable
insights to issues involving health care, health access, leadership
and our youth; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That recognition and gratitude is expressed by the members for
the observance on January 31, 2006 of "Women's Day" at the
Legislature; a day of celebration and awareness, where all West
Virginians may salute the uniquely strong, vital and intensely
vigorous women of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
prepare a certified copy of this resolution for the Governor,
this State's Congressional Delegation, and for representatives of
the West Virginia Women's Commission and the Osteoporosis
Prevention Advisory Panel.