HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 5
(By Delegates Bean, Kuhn, Butcher, Long,
Martin, Azinger and Border)
[Introduced January 21, 2003; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a
study on the feasibility of establishing a special residential
community for senior citizens.
Whereas, The establishment of a special residential community
for senior citizens would enhance West Virginia's opportunity to
display its natural beauty and attract senior citizens to our
state; and
Whereas, A residential community of senior citizens could be
located where it would be accessible to activities designed for
senior citizens and to skilled medical care; and
Whereas, The establishment of a senior community in West
Virginia would generate revenue, enhance business and provide jobs;
and
Whereas, The Legislature has studied this topic during the
2002-2003 interim session and has recommended that this subject
receive further study during the 2003-2004 interim session;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance conduct a study on the feasibility of
establishing a special residential community for senior citizens in
West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2004, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from the legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.