SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 43
(By Senators Hunter, Bailey, Boley, Hall, Minard, Oliverio,
Sypolt and Wells)
[Originating in the Committee on Military;
reported February 19, 2007.]
Requesting Congress erect a national monument to motherhood to be
located in West Virginia, with special emphasis placed on
mothers whose children have served in the armed forces of the
United States and especially those mothers whose children have
given their lives in service to their country.
Whereas, West Virginia is the birthplace of Mother's Day,
which was founded by Anna Jarvis of Grafton, Taylor County; and
Whereas, Though some 42 million men and women have served in
our armed forces, West Virginia has had more sons and daughters die
for our freedom per capita than any other state; and
Whereas, West Virginia, more than most states, had sons
fighting for both the North and South during the Civil War, tearing
families apart and causing mothers great pain; and
Whereas, West Virginia has led the way with women in uniform;
and
Whereas, West Virginia, with its natural beauty and long
history of service by its people, would be an appropriate site for a national monument to honor motherhood, especially the mothers of
servicemen and women; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That Congress is hereby request to erect a national monument
to motherhood to be located in West Virginia, with special emphasis
placed on mothers whose children have served in the armed forces of
the United States and especially those mothers whose children have
given their lives in service to their country; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia
Veterans' Coalition, West Virginia's congressional delegation, each
remaining member of the United States Congress and the President of
the United States.
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