HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 24
(By Delegates Moye, Argento, Tabb, Anderson, Andes,
Barker, Canterbury, Ellem, Hamilton, Hartman, Ireland,
Lawrence, C. Miller, Paxton, Phillips, D. Poling,
Rodighiero, Ross, Rowan, Schadler, Sobonya, Stephens,
Sumner, Talbott and Williams)
Declaring that March 10, 2009, be designated "West Virginia State
Grange Day."
Whereas, The Grange is the world's first Farm Fraternal
Association; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Grange is our State's oldest
agricultural and rural community organization; and
Whereas, The Grange has been a tireless champion for West
Virginia's farmers and their rural communities through a vigorous
grassroots advocacy of the mutual interests of its members; and
Whereas, The Grange provides opportunities for families and
individuals to develop to their highest potential in order to build
stronger communities; and
Whereas, Voluntary association with the Grange not only
provides the benefits of economic and political cooperation for its
members, but it also elevates their character by providing social,
cultural and educational programs, along with opportunities for
personal growth; and
Whereas, The Grange increases the influence of each of its
members by giving them the opportunity to serve their community through projects and programs that make a difference in the lives
of children, youth and our neighbors in need of assistance; and
Whereas, The West Virginia State Grange has served the State of
West Virginia since June, 1873; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates designates March 10, 2009, as
"West Virginia State Grange Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the appropriate
representatives of the West Virginia State Grange.