HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 33
(By Delegates Perry, Poling, Paxton, Pethtel, Moye, Rodighiero,
Wysong, Browning, Ellis, Stephens, Fragale, Crosier, Wells, Shaver,
Duke, Sumner, Romine, Ireland, Rowan, Tansill and J. Miller)
[Originating in the Committee on Education]
(March 4, 2007)
Encouraging the creation of a West Virginia Civics Literacy
Council.
Whereas, the House of Delegates recognizes the importance of
civic education and civic literacy; and
Whereas, the House of Delegates supports the integration of
civics literacy into all levels of education; and
Whereas, the House of Delegates considers civics literacy an
essential part of the 21st Century Skills as endorsed by the
Governor, the State Legislature, and the State Board of Education;
therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates encourages the creation of a West
Virginia Civics Literacy Council, to be co-chaired by the State
Superintendent of Schools and the Secretary of Education and the
Arts;
and be it
Further Resolved,
That this Council should assess the status
of civics education in West Virginia, compile an inventory of civic
engagement and service-learning opportunities available to West Virginia students at all levels of education, make recommendations
to enhance civics education, and promote a network of civics
education professionals to share information and strengthen
partnerships;
and be it
Further Resolved,
That membership on the West Virginia Civics
Literacy Council may consist of social studies and civics
educators, and representatives from the following organizations:
The West Virginia League of Women Voters, the West Virginia
Humanities Council, the West Virginia Elementary School Principals
Association, the West Virginia Secondary School Principals
Association, the West Virginia School Superintendents Association,
the West Virginia Education Association, the West Virginia
Federation of Teachers, the West Virginia Professional Educators
Association, the West Virginia Campus Compact, the West Virginia
Commission for National and Community Service, and the West
Virginia Student Council Association;
and be it
Further Resolved,
That any interested member of the House of
Delegates or the Senate may attend and participate in council
meetings;
and be it
Further Resolved,
That other members and representatives may
be added at the discretion of the co-chairs;
and be it
Further Resolved,
That the Council should coordinate its
ongoing activities with the Congressional Conference on Civic
Education and other local, state, and national organizations, as appropriate;
and be it
Further Resolved,
That the Council should provide an annual
report of its activities to the Governor, the State Legislature,
and the State Board of Education;
and be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the State Superintendent of Schools
and the Secretary of Education and the Arts.