SENATE RESOLUTION 8

(By Senators Stover, Romano, Martin, Roberts, Plymale, Clements, Rucker, Lindsay, Caputo, Hamilton, and Karnes)

[Introduced February 18, 2021]

Recognizing the 149th anniversary of Glenville State College.

Whereas, In February 1872, the passage of West Virginia Senate Bill 52 allowed for a branch of the state Normal School to be established at Glenville; and

Whereas, The Glenville Branch of the West Virginia State Normal School was originally founded in order to serve the educational needs of West Virginia citizens by preparing teachers to serve in classrooms across the state; and

Whereas, Glenville State College has expanded its mission to now prepare students for careers in teaching, business, land resources, criminal justice, music, the liberal arts, the sciences, and human services; and

Whereas, Glenville State College continues to be critical to the educational and economic vitality of central West Virginia and beyond through a variety of educational and professional degrees at the associate and baccalaureate levels; and

Whereas, Glenville State College continues to be a vital resource and provides support for many first generation and rural college students, students of modest means, and students who enter college still unsure of their educational and career pathways to the future; and

Whereas, Throughout its 149-year history, the faculty and staff of Glenville State College have served its students with distinction through an individualized, career-focused approach; and

Whereas, Glenville State College students, employees, and alumni actively support their communities financially, and otherwise; and

Whereas, The year 2021 marks the 149th anniversary of Glenville State College’s founding; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the 149th anniversary of Glenville State College; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Glenville State College for its 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 the President of Glenville State College, Dr. Mark A. Manchin.