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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
(By Senators Beach, Plymale, Prezioso, Yost, Williams, Green,
Stollings, D. Hall and Palumbo)
Celebrating the achievements and contributions of Monongalia County
and its citizens to the great State of West Virginia.
Whereas, Monongalia County was founded in 1776 after being
settled by a small group of people along the banks of Decker's
Creek, and has grown to a present-day population of approximately
one hundred thousand people and growing daily; and
Whereas, Monongalia County is home to West Virginia
University, a public land-grant institution, founded in 1867, and
recognized as a top research university by the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement of Teaching. WVU welcomes and shapes the minds
of students from across the State of West Virginia, every state in
the United States and approximately one hundred other nations; and
Whereas, Monongalia County offers to its citizens and visitors
from around the world the best in medical care; tourism experiences
from Mountainfest to the University Arts Series; a beautiful view
from Cooper's Rock to a peaceful stroll on the Caperton Trail; top-
rated educational experiences at all levels; a thriving and
innovative business community; a nationally acclaimed economic
model; and a place that offers big-city amenities with the
neighborly feel of small-town life; and
Whereas, Monongalia County has been recognized in recent years
in the following ways: "Best Performing Small Metros" (Milken
Institute); "Best Small Metros for Business and Careers" (Forbes);
"Best Quality of Life and Knowledge Worker Metros" (Expansion
Manage.); "Smart Places to Live" (Kiplinger's); "Boom Town" (Inc.);
"Morgantown-Top College Destination" (American Institute for
Economic Research); "Best Places to Retire for under $100 a Day"
(AARP); "Most Secure Small Cities" (Farmer's Insurance); "Adventure
Town" (National Geographic Adventure Magazine); "Best Small Town to
Live" (Men's Journal); and "Best Sports Cities" (Sporting News);
and
Whereas, In Monongalia County, from Blacksville to Star City,
from Westover to Granville, in the heart of Morgantown and
everywhere in between, every day is a Great Day to be a
Mountaineer; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby celebrates the achievements and
contributions of Monongalia County and its citizens to the great
State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the vibrancy
and contributions made to our state and nation by the people, past
and present, of Monongalia County; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives from Monongalia County.
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