SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 17
(By Senators Prezioso, Unger, Tomblin, Mr. President, Sprouse,
Kessler, Bailey, Hunter, Bowman, Oliverio, Love, McKenzie,
Edgell, Guills, Minard, Deem, Boley, Sharpe, Facemyer, Caruth,
Harrison, Barnes, Minear, Jenkins, Weeks, Dempsey, Fanning,
Helmick, Yoder and Plymale)
Designating March 7, 2005, as "Respect Life Day".
Whereas, Throughout its history, West Virginia has been a
state that champions its families and the values that maintain the
preservation of family history; and
Whereas, Lack of respect for life and for the most fragile
among us erodes our culture; and
Whereas, Lack of respect for life, especially when coupled
with the challenges of poverty, can lead to domestic violence and
the breakdown of families; and
Whereas, It is our obligation to choose the highest moral and
cultural values; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 7, 2005, as "Respect
Life Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials of West
Virginians for Life, Inc.