SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11
(By Senators K. Facemyer, Boley, Unger, Foster, Chafin, Plymale,
McCabe, Kessler, Yost, Williams, Barnes, Stollings, Prezioso and
Green)
Designating February 1, 2010, as "Women's Day" at the Legislature.
Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission is promoting the
status and empowerment of all West Virginia women through advocacy,
research, education, and consensus building; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Women's Commission strives to
foster women's economic, political, educational, and social
development; to ensure their full participation in society; and to
recognize their achievements; and
Whereas, In their roles as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters,
workers, friends, caretakers, activists and volunteers, women make
enormous contributions to West Virginia's economy, families,
communities and general well-being; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and
achievements of women in our state, both in the private and public
sectors. We appreciate their many contributions to our communities
as they continue to advance in leadership roles in our society;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 1, 2010
, as "Women's Day" at the Legislature; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its appreciation
to women for the many contributions they make to the State of West
Virginia in all facets of our society; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials with the
West Virginia Women's Commission.