SENATE RESOLUTION 55

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

[Introduced March 28, 2017]

Designating March 28, 2017, as West Virginia University and West Virginia University Extension Service Day.

Whereas, West Virginia University is the state’s first and largest land-grant university, which has been dedicated to serving the citizens of West Virginia for 150 years; and

Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service, the primary outreach arm of West Virginia University, is the “front porch” of WVU with an office in each of the state’s 55 counties; and

Whereas, The local extension agent experts deliver trusted traditions and progressive solutions to the citizens of West Virginia in the areas of youth development, agriculture, community development and families and health; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension Service’s 4-H Youth Development Program, the state’s largest youth organization, has given more than 75,000 youths the opportunity to expand their horizons through hands-on educational activities and allowed them to acquire new skills through innovative technology; and

Whereas, The Agriculture and Natural Resource unit of West Virginia University Extension Service has assisted small farms and farmers in becoming profitable, sustainable operations; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension Service’s Family and Community Development efforts have forged strong communities and a better life for all West Virginians; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates March 28, 2017, as West Virginia University and West Virginia University Extension Service Day; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the President of the West Virginia University, E. Gordon Gee, and to the West Virginia University Extension Service.