SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Plymale, Edgell, Bailey,
Unger, McKenzie, Prezioso, Minard, Dempsey, Kessler, Jenkins and
Hunter)
Designating February 15, 2006, as "Higher Education Day".
Whereas, The foundation of any society's success is the degree
to which its citizens are educated; and
Whereas, The citizens of West Virginia are committed to
supporting higher education; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities increase
the knowledge base of West Virginia's students, as well as those
from other states; and
Whereas, West Virginia's educational system helps students
achieve their goals and meet the workforce needs of West Virginia
and the United States; and
Whereas, Not only does the educational system contribute to
the economic vitality of the state, but it enriches the culture and
life of all communities and regions within the state and outside
its boundaries; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities advance the
development of technology, partner its business and industry,
conduct groundbreaking research and improve lives through advanced
health care; and
Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff,
administration and executive leadership, West Virginia's colleges
and universities have developed student-centered programs and
curriculums; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 15, 2006, as
"Higher Education Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to
excellence the leaders of our colleges and universities have
demonstrated; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Interim Chancellor of the West
Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the Chancellor of the
Council for Community and Technical College Education, the
President of West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities,
Inc., and each of the Presidents of West Virginia's independent and
public colleges and universities.