SENATE RESOLUTION 42

By Senators Carmichael (Mr. President), Boso, Stollings and Plymale

[Introduced March 20, 2017]

Designating March 20, 2017, as International Pageant Day in West Virginia.

Whereas, Charleston, West Virginia, will play host to the Miss, Miss Teen and Mrs. International Pageants for three consecutive years beginning in 2017; and

Whereas, Mary C. Richardson, the executive director, is a West Virginia native who is excited to bring this event to her home state; and

Whereas, The West Virginia Division of Culture and History, the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Clay Center are partners in the events; and

Whereas, The economic impact of this partnership will be $1.7 million for the city of Charleston; and

Whereas, The pageant participants, their families and friends will have the opportunity to experience some of West Virginia’s finest tourism opportunities; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby designates March 20, 2017, as International Pageant Day in West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate is proud of the State of West Virginia for hosting this event for the next three years and extends a special welcome to the participants and their families; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Division of Culture and History, the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Clay Center.