SENATE RESOLUTION 20

(By Senators Sypolt, Smith, Beach, Plymale, Stollings, and Unger)

[Introduced January 28, 2020]

Designating January 29, 2020, as Preston County Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, Preston County is home to many tourism opportunities; and

Whereas, Preston County tourism contributes to the economic success in Preston County; and

Whereas, Tourism in West Virginia generates $4.6 billion and creates 45,400 direct jobs; and

Whereas, Preston County is home to unique tourism opportunities such as: Arthurdale, the nation’s first New Deal community; Hovatter’s Wildlife Zoo; the littlest church and mailing office at Silver Lake; the Cranesville Swamp; and the Himalayan Salt Spa Cave at Bruceton Mills; and

Whereas, Preston County is home to agritourism opportunities such as: Allegheny Treenware; Vested Heirs Farms; Shafer Heritage Farms; Crimson Shamrock Alpacas; Riffle Bison Farm; and Dream Mountain Ranch; and

Whereas, Preston County is home to the best new brewery in West Virginia, High Ground Brewing, and the best brewery in West Virginia, Screech Owl Brewing; and

Whereas, Preston County will host the 2020 ICF Wildwater Canoeing World Cup races in May; and

Whereas, Tourism creates jobs, supports communities, generates tax revenue, and helps drive the economy; and

Whereas, Tourism in Preston County attracts and sustains families and businesses, creates healthy communities, and fosters a high quality of life; and

Whereas, The citizens of Preston County are proud to welcome tourists to their county in the Mountain State; and

Whereas, The citizens of Preston County travel to the state capitol on an annual basis during the legislative session to share this heritage and participate in the democratic process and share their accomplishments, aspirations, and concerns with lawmakers; and

Whereas, It is fitting to recognize Preston County for its history, culture, economy, natural beauty, and future development in the state of West Virginia; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 29, 2020, as Preston County Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the many important contributions the citizens and businesses of Preston County make in the state of West Virginia and encourages those citizens to participate in the democratic process; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of Preston County.