SENATE RESOLUTION 29

(By Senators Miller, Stollings, Plymale, Romano, Unger, Facemire and Cline)

[Introduced March 2, 2017]

Recognizing the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees for its dedicated public service.

Whereas, The West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees has members from all areas of education including teachers, cooks, bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, school nurses, administrators  and aides with members in all 55 counties in West Virginia; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees promotes the professional, economic, intellectual and social well-being of its members and encourages volunteer opportunities throughout West Virginia; and

Whereas, During the 2015-2016 year, the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees served 1.4 million unpaid hours of volunteer service in the state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees for its dedicated public service; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the contributions of the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees to our counties and state, and expresses its sincere gratitude to the association for its service; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Association of Retired School Employees.