SENATE RESOLUTION 54

(By Senators Sypolt, Williams, Unger, Kessler, Prezioso and Stollings)

[Introduced February 29, 2016]

Designating February 29, 2016, as Preston County Day.

Whereas, Preston County is home to over 1200 small businesses and 1000 working farms; and

Whereas, Preston County small businesses and local farms contribute to the economic success in Preston County; and,

Whereas, Over 300,000, or 96 percent, of West Virginians work for small businesses; and

Whereas, Preston County businesses, farms and organizations want to remind people to buy and shop local; and

Whereas, By shopping local: you help create jobs in your community; your tax dollars stay local; you help small businesses support community groups; you encourage local prosperity; you keep your community unique; you get better service; you invest in your community; and you know where your food comes from; and

Whereas, The citizens of Preston County are proud to be business and agricultural leaders in the 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, in which they 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 February 29, 2016, as Preston County; 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.