SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25

(By Senators Oliverio and Manchin)




Recognizing the outstanding achievements of Chris Davis, 1995 captain of USA Today's All-USA College Academic First Team.

Whereas, Chris Davis, a senior at Fairmont State College and a resident of Bristol, Harrison County, West Virginia, has been named to USA Today's sixth annual All-USA College Academic First Team. This accomplishment is a great honor, not only for Mr. Davis but for Fairmont State College and the state of West Virginia; and
Whereas, The team of twenty students was selected by a panel of judges from one thousand four hundred nominees representing five hundred fifty-eight colleges from the fifty states and the District of Columbia; and
Whereas, The criteria used by the judges to make their selection was in areas of outstanding individual scholarship, intellectual achievements and leadership roles in activities on and off campus. Students were also judged on academic performance, honors, awards, rigor of academic pursuits and ability to express themselves in writing; and
Whereas, Chris Davis was nominated to USA Today's All-USA Academic First Team by the director of Fairmont State College, Clarksburg Center and the secretary of education and the arts; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the outstanding achievements of Chris Davis, a senior at Fairmont State College, for his selection to participate in the sixth annual USA Today's All-USA College Academic First Team; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby wishes Chris Davis well in any future endeavor he may choose to undertake; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Chris Davis.