SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 54

(By Senators D. Hall, Stollings, Palumbo, Prezioso, Yost and Williams)

Designating the month of March, 2015, as American Red Cross Month.

            Whereas, Founded in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross acts in times of need in West Virginia, this country and around the world; and

            Whereas, The American Red Cross is one of the most recognized humanitarian organizations and provides compassionate care to those who suffer disasters and life-altering emergencies; and

            Whereas, When an injured service member ends up in a hospital far from home, the Red Cross offers comfort. When a hospital patient needs blood, American Red Cross blood donors help them. When a lifeguard jumps in to save a drowning child or someone steps up to help a heart attack victim, the American Red Cross is there; and

            Whereas, American Red Cross volunteers have provided food, clothing, shelter and mental health support to victims of disasters every year including 1,252 West Virginia families last year who experienced a disaster; and

            Whereas, The generous contributions of time and money by the people of West Virginia help the American Red Cross alleviate human suffering and restore vital services to families in our state in times of need; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby designates the month of March, 2015, as American Red Cross Month; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the American Red Cross for its contributions to the State of West Virginia, the United States and the world; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia chapter of the American Red Cross.