SENATE RESOLUTION 54

(By Senators Blair, (Mr. President), Barrett, Rucker, Trump, and Hamilton)

[Introduced February 27, 2024]

Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its services, dedication, and commitment to Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Whereas, The objective of Leadership Berkeley is to promote knowledge and awareness of the problems, opportunities, and issues facing Berkeley County; and

Whereas, Leadership Berkeley is designed to provide a series of educational and participatory experiences, as well as an opportunity for dialogue and development of relationships among participants in order to encourage growth of Berkeley County; and

Whereas, The membership of Leadership Berkeley includes individuals from nearly every facet of Berkeley County’s business, professional, religious, governmental, educational, civic, the arts, and minority organizations who demonstrate a commitment to the community; and

Whereas, The 2024 membership of Leadership Berkeley consists of: Andrew Albright, James Rumsey Technical Institute; Jason Carter, Macy's; Deborah Crites; WVU Medicine; Robert Daugherty, Jr., United Bank; Kelly Effland, First United Bank & Trust; Ann Gentile, Blue Ridge Community College; Louis Grindle, EPTA; Nathan Harmon, Pinnacle Training Solutions; Krista Hoffman; Chadd Holmes, Region 9; Andrea Icenhower, Black Diamond Realty; Rachel Lancaster, WV American Water; Matthew Mullin, Orion Strategies; Yannick Mundy, Telamon; Nikhil Raina, City National Bank; Erin Schenzel, CoxHollidaYoung,PLLC; CMSgt. Daniel J. Schildt, USAF WVANG 167th MSG-SFOA; Will Shelton, CNB Bank; Sandeep Singh, WV Softwash; Ami Sirbaugh, Children's Home Society of WV; Brandon Truman, Valley Health; Tyler Tummolo, River RIders; Navneet Warriach, BCT-Bank of Charles Town; Niki Wilson, Hospice of the Panhandle; Pam Neely, Chair of Leadership Berkeley Committee; Jeff Cross, United Bank and Co-Chair 2023-2024 Leadership Berkeley Committee; Elizabeth Webster, President & CEO of the Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce and 2023-2024 Co-Chair of the Leadership Berkley Committee; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication, and commitment to Berkeley County, West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Leadership Berkeley.