SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14

(By Senators Karnes, Boso, Stollings, Unger, D. Hall, Williams, Beach and Kessler)

Designating January 27, 2015, as “Randolph County Day at the Legislature”.

            Whereas, Randolph County was founded in 1787 and named in honor of Edmund Jennings Randolph; and

            Whereas, Randolph County makes vital contributions to the economy of West Virginia, particularly in the valuable hardwoods industry; and

            Whereas, Randolph County’s role in the West Virginia economy has grown and will continue to expand with the completion of Corridor H; and

            Whereas, Randolph County has a significant place in the history and formation of West Virginia due to the importance of a major Civil War battle fought in the vicinity of Rich Mountain; and

            Whereas, Herman Guy Kump, a resident of Elkins in Randolph County, was elected the 19th Governor of the Great State of West Virginia and fought to support public education and the rights of property owners; and

            Whereas, Randolph County serves as a central hub in the Potomac Highlands for health care, education, commerce, the arts and tourism; and

            Whereas, Many citizens of Randolph County travel to the State Capitol on an annual basis during the legislative session to participate in the democratic process, where they share their accomplishments, aspirations and concerns with lawmakers; and

            Whereas, It is fitting to recognize Randolph County for its economic, cultural, historic and future contributions to the State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby designates January 27, 2015, as “Randolph County Day at the Legislature”; and, be it

            Further Resolved, The Senate acknowledges the many important contributions the citizens of Randolph County make in the State of West Virginia and encourages those citizens to continue to participate in the democratic process; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials representing Randolph County.