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.