SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32

(By Senators Nohe, Stollings, Unger and D. Hall)

Recognizing Wood County Detachment 1087 of the Marine Corps League for the many hours of volunteer service to its community.

            Whereas, The Wood County Detachment 1087 is a relatively small Marine Corps League Detachment with a total current membership of one hundred twenty-two members; and

            Whereas, Although small in number, the members of the Wood County Detachment work hard to serve their community through volunteer activities; and

            Whereas, Several of the one hundred twenty-two members of the Wood County Detachment reside in the counties surrounding Parkersburg, some traveling more than one hour or more to take part in fund raising and other volunteer activities throughout the year; and

            Whereas, Over the past two years, members of the Wood County Detachment volunteered nine hundred thirteen hours in fifteen area nursing homes to visit resident disabled veterans; and

            Whereas, They assisted a family in need who lost their home due to fire on Christmas Eve by donating money toward the purchase of clothing and Christmas gifts; and

            Whereas, Members of the Wood County Detachment held numerous events over the past two years to raise funds and collect toys as Christmas gifts for over four hundred underprivileged children, food baskets and holiday meals for needy families, and gas for veterans struggling with transportation costs to get to and from work; and

            Whereas, Members of the Wood County Detachment provide color details for area ceremonies and veterans events year-round; and

            Whereas, The Marine Corps League continues to represent the best attributes of the United States Military and the United States Marine Corps; and

            Whereas, The members of the Wood County Detachment 1087 continue to honorably serve their county; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby recognizes Wood County Detachment 1087 of the Marine Corps League for the many hours of volunteer service to its community; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Wood County Detachment 1087 of the Marine Corps League.