SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38
(By Senators Plymale, Prezioso, Stollings, Edgell, Kessler, Unger, Jenkins, McCabe, Oliverio and Foster)

Designating February 27, 2007, as "Marshall University Day".
Whereas, Marshall University has gained international acclaim through the Warner Bros, film, We Are Marshall, and the stage has been set for future fame, accomplishment and success; and
Whereas, Marshall University is gaining worldwide prominence as a premier institution of higher education and is a home away from home to thousands of West Virginia's young people; and
Whereas, Marshall University is serving students and other West Virginians in all 55 counties; and
Whereas, Marshall University is an economic engine, driving millions of dollars into the state economy through its people, places and programs; and
Whereas, Marshall University is poised to become a premier research facility through ongoing efforts at the Robert C. Byrd Biotechnology Science Center and the Forensic Science Center; and
Whereas, Marshall University has received its first royalty check for cutting-edge technology developed by a collaborative team at the Nick J. Rahall II Appalachian Transportation Institute and Marshall University's College of Science; and
Whereas, Marshall University continues to deliver state-of-the-art health care to southern West Virginia through its Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine; and
Whereas, Marshall University's Faculty Senate is observing 20 years of creating and nurturing a growing and dynamic team of eager, dedicated and talented faculty; and
Whereas, Marshall University's W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communication is marking its 80th year educating journalists and media specialists who are a daily and integral part of the West Virginia working press; and
Whereas, Marshall University has more than 80,000 alumni worldwide; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 27, 2007, as "Marshall University Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the students, staff, faculty, administrators, friends and fans of Marshall University for their support of this University and the great State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Dr. Stephen J. Kopp, President of Marshall University.