HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 105

(By Delegates Perry, Kessinger, Fast and Guthrie)

Recognizing West Virginia University Institute of Technology as a vital part of higher education in West Virginia.

            Whereas, For 120 years, West Virginia University Institute of Technology has provided students a means by which to obtain an outstanding education; and

            Whereas, The institution offers over 40 baccalaureate degrees that ensure opportunities to find gainful employment or continued education; and

            Whereas, West Virginia University Institute of Technology boasts successful sports teams, such as the men's soccer program, attaining consecutive USCAA Championship victories in 2013 and 2014; and

            Whereas, Many alumni graduated from West Virginia University Institute of Technology have gone on to have successful careers in professions essential to society; and

            Whereas, Over 30 student organizations, as well as student athletics are active on campus, involving most of the student population; and

            Whereas, The university has played a significant role in the continued success and well-

being of students at the institution and of the state as a whole; and

            Whereas, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a vital part of the character and economic foundation of the city of Montgomery, as well as Fayette and Kanawha Counties; and

            Whereas, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is an important piece of West Virginia state history, with its "Old Main" building listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980; and

            Whereas, It is the intent of the West Virginia Legislature to support West Virginia University Institute of Technology, and encourage its future success and development; and

            Whereas, The Legislature will take all necessary actions to ensure that West Virginia University Institute of Technology remain a vital institution of higher learning for future generations; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Delegates:

            That the West Virginia Legislature recognizes West Virginia University Institute of Technology and its significant role in the higher learning of our state, as well as a future role for our children and our region's prosperity; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the West Virginia House of Delegate hereby commits to do "what it takes" to preserve and expand this institution; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates, forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and West Virginia University Institute of Technology.