SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
(By Senators Oliverio, Prezioso, Hunter, Minear, Jenkins, Barnes,
Dempsey, Unger, Minard, McKenzie, Foster, Bowman, McCabe and
Love)
Designating February 17, 2006, as "West Virginia University Day"
and recognizing the West Virginia University Extension
Service.
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service, which
is a primary outreach agency of West Virginia University, has
offices in all 55 counties of our state and offers residents
assistance in improving their lives and communities; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service is a
trusted source of knowledge and information for state residents
seeking solutions to agricultural, industrial, health, domestic and
educational concerns and issues; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service
conducts the 4-H youth development program, the state's largest
youth organization. More than 7,000 volunteers assist youth in
learning leadership, citizenship and life skills through local
groups and camps in their counties and at the 4-H Camp at Jackson's
Mill; and
Whereas, Since 1914, West Virginia University Extension Service agents and staff have been dependable, enthusiastic and
effective partners with county commissions, school administrators,
educators, law-enforcement personnel, health care providers,
miners, farmers, families and civic leaders; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 17, 2006, as "West
Virginia University Day" and recognizes the West Virginia
University Extension Service; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the President of West Virginia
University.