SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14

(By Senators Boley, McKenzie, Minard, Edgell, White, Jenkins, Stollings, Yoder, McCabe, Unger, Foster and Hunter)


Designating February 8, 2007, as "Women's Day".

Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission is celebrating its 30th anniversary of promoting status and empowerment of all West Virginia women through advocacy, research, education and consensus building; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission strives to foster women's economic, political, educational and social development, ensure their full participation in society and recognize their achievements; and
 Whereas, In their roles as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, workers, friends, caretakers, activists and volunteers, women make enormous contributions to West Virginia's economy, families, communities and general well-being; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and achievements of women in our state, both in the private and public sectors. We appreciate their many contributions to our communities as they continue to advance in leadership roles in our society; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 8, 2007, as "Women's Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its appreciation to women for the many contributions they make to the State of West Virginia in all facets of our society; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials with the West Virginia Women's Commission.