SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 48
(By Senators Bailey and Hunter)

Requesting the banking industry in West Virginia to extend financial consideration to military personnel called to active duty.

Whereas, Thousands of West Virginia residents have been called to active military service since September 11, 2001; and

Whereas, The transition from civilian employment to military service often causes severe financial hardship; and

Whereas, The provisions of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 United States Code Appendix, Section 501, et seq., are sometimes inadequate to protect the financial interests of persons called to active duty; and

Whereas, Persons called to defend the nation should not suffer financial hardship because of their military service; and

Whereas, Banking institutions in West Virginia should consider exceeding the obligations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to ensure that persons called to active duty do not suffer financial hardship as a result of their military service; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby requests the banking industry in West Virginia to extend financial consideration to military personnel called to active duty; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of resolution to the Commissioner of the Division of Banking.