SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
(By Senators Unger, Jenkins, Oliverio, Snyder, Yost, Kessler,
Plymale, Minard, Chafin, McCabe and Foster)
Recognizing the West Virginia Commission for the Sesquicentennial
of the American Civil War.
Whereas, The West Virginia Commission for the Sesquicentennial
of the American Civil War was created by Senate Bill 404, which was
passed by the West Virginia Legislature on April 10, 2010; and
Whereas, The mission of the West Virginia Commission for the
Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War is to promote awareness,
celebrate the unique creation of the state of West Virginia and the
role of its people during the Civil War era, and its continuing
effect on our people; and
Whereas, West Virginia was the only state in the Union named
by presidential decree and as a state that was born out of the
Civil War, West Virginia has special reason to acknowledge the 150
th
anniversary of the conflict; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Commission for the Sesquicentennial
of the American Civil War seeks to encourage continued preservation
of our Civil War heritage, identify economic development
opportunities for historic and cultural tourism and promote the
study of West Virginia and Civil War history; and
Whereas, It is fitting, on West Virginia History Day at the Legislature, that the Senate recognizes the West Virginia
Commission for the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia Commission
for the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the mission of
the West Virginia Commission for the Sesquicentennial of the
American Civil War and thanks each of its members for their
efforts; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Commission for the
Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.
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