SENATE RESOLUTION 20

(By Senators Plymale, Romano, Jeffries, Baldwin, Lindsay, Stollings, Woelfel, Maroney, and Hamilton)

[Introduced February 7, 2022]

Designating February 8, 2022, as Marshall University Day.

Whereas, Marshall University has been an institution of advanced learning and innovation since its founding in 1837: and

Whereas, The university has been educating students from the great state of West Virginia and across the globe for 185 years; and

Whereas, Marshall’s forward-focused academic programs like aviation, cyber forensics and security, and especially agriculture, will offer students the opportunity for in-demand careers; and

Whereas, Marshall’s emphasis on research ranks it as a Carnegie R2 research institution, featuring federally funded investigators working collaboratively with professionals and students alike; and

Whereas, Marshall University has begun construction on its state-of-the-art new Center for Business and Innovation positioned to attract interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty, advance research and engage the community; and

Whereas, Nearly $500 million and 3,000 jobs are contributed annually to West Virginia’s economy by Marshall University; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates February 8, 2022, as Marshall University Day; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes Marshall University for its tremendous contributions to the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Mr. Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University.