HOUSE RESOLUTION 13

(By Delegate Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker))

[February 9, 2022]

Relating to the creation of a Select Committee on Tourism and Economic Diversification.

Whereas, The welfare of the citizens and the economic and geopolitical security of the nation depends on the affordability, reliability and resilience of the electric power using abundant, domestic fuel supplies and supply chains; and

Whereas, The State of West Virginia has made considerable progress in the past decade in creating and developing a new economy to provide high-quality job opportunities for all West Virginians; and

Whereas, Economic diversification and the advancement of public policy to facilitate recruitment, retention, and expansion of new industries in the State of West Virginia are key priorities for the House of Delegates; and

Whereas, The tourism industry in West Virginia plays a critical part in creating an overall environment advantageous to the State for recruitment, retention, and expansion of economic activity in the State of West Virginia; and

Whereas, The announcement of recent economic development investments in the State of West Virginia has made examination of our State’s approach to tourism, economic development, and economic diversification more important than ever; therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Delegates:

That for the remainder of the 85^th Legislature, there is hereby created a Select Committee on Tourism and Economic Diversification, consisting of not more than eleven members of the House of Delegates, to be appointed by the Speaker.  Notwithstanding the provisions of any House rule to the contrary, the Select Committee hereby created shall receive testimony, consider legislation, and recommend action to the Speaker of the House regarding all issues relating to tourism and economic diversification in the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further resolved, That the rules of the House governing Standing Committees shall govern the actions and proceedings of this Select Committee insofar as applicable.