SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 7

(By Senators Bailey, Tomblin, Mr. President, Barnes, Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Edgell, Fanning, Foster, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso,

Sprouse, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger,

Wells, White and Yoder)


Designating January 25, 2007, as "Community Action Day".
Whereas, Community action agencies in West Virginia have been assisting low-income residents in all 55 counties for 35 years; and
Whereas, Community action agencies conduct programs to meet the needs of low-income West Virginians. These programs consist of Head Start, weatherization, housing, energy assistance, home rehabilitation, job training and placement, nutrition for the elderly and children, counseling, health, education welfare reform, family mentoring and many others; and
Whereas, Community action agencies, in partnership with elected officials, the private sector and citizens of West Virginia, continue to identify low-income conditions and pursue solutions; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates January 25, 2007, as "Community Action Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate invites members of the Legislature and citizens of West Virginia to join in recognizing the value and importance of community action programs in West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Community Action Partnership.