SENATE RESOLUTION 37

(By Senators Mann, Beach, Plymale, Romano, Cline, Unger, Sypolt, Rucker, Stollings and Prezioso)

[Introduced March 15, 2017]

Designating Wednesday, March 15, 2017, as Higher Education Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The foundation of any society’s success is the degree to which its citizens are educated; and

Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to supporting higher education; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s colleges and universities open the doors of opportunity for West Virginia’s students; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s education system helps students achieve their education and career goals, and meet the workforce needs of the State of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Higher education institutions contribute to the economic vitality of the state while enriching the culture of the communities and regions they serve; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s colleges and universities advance the development of technology, partner in business and industry, conduct groundbreaking research and improve lives through advanced health care; and

Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff, administration and leadership, West Virginia’s colleges and universities carry out student-centered missions for the betterment of the entire state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates Wednesday, March 15, 2017, as Higher Education Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to excellence the leaders of our colleges and universities have demonstrated; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the Chancellor of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, the Executive Director of the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc., and to each of the presidents of West Virginia’s public and independent colleges and universities.