SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
(By Senators Bailey, Wooton and Dittmar)
Recognizing March 27, 1997, as "Horse Industry Awareness Day".
Whereas, The horse industry is a twenty-five billion dollar
per year business employing over six hundred thousand employees
nationwide; and
Whereas, Nationally, the horse industry pays nearly two
billion dollars annually in taxes to federal, state and local
governments; and
Whereas, The promotion of the horse industry helps to enhance
the image and awareness of the industry's impact on employment and
the economy in West Virginia; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes March 27, 1997, as "Horse
Industry Awareness Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the
outstanding contributions of the horse industry and its impact on
employment and the economy in West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the members of the board of the West
Virginia Horse Council.