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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
(By Senators Sypolt, Unger, Plymale, Fitzsimmons, Beach and
Carmichael)
Designating February 19, 2013, as "West Virginia Home School Day"
at the Capitol.
Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to excellence
in education; and
Whereas, The State of West Virginia recognizes that parental
involvement and individualized attention to educational success are
unique and basic components of home schooling; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students exhibit self confidence and
good citizenship and are prepared academically to meet the
challenges of today's society; and
Whereas, Contemporary studies continue to confirm that
children who are educated at home score exceptionally well on
national achievement tests and score above the national average on
SAT and ACT tests; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students have shown to be competitive
with publicly and privately schooled students at the college level;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 19, 2013, as "West
Virginia Home School Day" at the Capitol; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes students,
teachers and families involved with home schooling in West Virginia
for their dedication to excellence in education; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Home Educators
Association and the Christian Home Educators of West Virginia.