SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
(By Senators Yoder and McCabe)
Acknowledging Happy Retreat as a historical landmark and expressing
support for the efforts of the City of Charles Town to acquire
Happy Retreat.
Whereas, Happy Retreat, located in Charles Town, Jefferson
County, was the home of Charles Washington, founder of the City of
Charles Town and the brother of our nation's first President,
George Washington; and
Whereas, The original home was built in 1780 and both Charles
Washington and his wife, Mildred, are buried on the property; and
Whereas, Located on the Washington Heritage Trail National
Scenic Byway, Happy Retreat holds historic significance within the
City of Charles Town, the State of West Virginia and the United
States; and
Whereas, The City of Charles Town is seeking to preserve this
historic property as a heritage center or park; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby acknowledges Happy Retreat as a
historical landmark and expresses support for the efforts of the
City of Charles Town to acquire Happy Retreat; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Governor.