HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 77

[By Mr. Speaker (Mr. Kiss) and Delegates, Boggs, Browning,

Crosier, Ennis, Frederick, Kominar, Mahan, Michael, Moore,

Palumbo, Paxton, Pethtel, Proudfoot, Spencer, Stalnaker, Staton,

Stemple, Susman, R. M. Thompson, Tucker, Williams and Yost]



Designating Thursday, March 31, 2005, as

"Friends of Coal Day" at the State Capitol.



Whereas, Since the formation of this State during the Civil War, there has been one constant, basic and essential industry that has fueled this State's economy, supported this nation through two world wars and other international conflicts and stands ready today to help this country become energy self sufficient and that industry is coal; and

Whereas, The extraction of coal from the hills, mines and valleys of this State has been an integral part of the social and economic life of millions of West Virginians; and

Whereas, Coal miners and their families represent a proud heritage of courage, strength of character and quiet confidence that has the respect and admiration of all West Virginians; and

Whereas, The economic vitality of the coal industry is critically important to the future well-being of West Virginia and its citizens; and

Whereas, The "Friends of Coal" is an organization involving thousands of West Virginians, as well as citizens of other states who are working diligently to ensure the future of West Virginia through a vibrant, essential and productive coal
industry; therefore, be it


Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby declares Thursday, March 31, 2005, as "Friends of Coal Day" at the State Capitol; and, be it

Further Resolved, That all West Virginians are encouraged to celebrate March 31, 2005, as "Friends of Coal Day" at the State Capitol; and, be it










Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the members of West Virginia's delegation in Congress.


I, GREGORY M. GRAY, Clerk of the House of Delegates, and as such Clerk, Keeper of the Rolls of the Legislature of West Virginia, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of House Concurrent Resolution 77, which was adopted by the House of Delegates on the 31st day of March, 2005.




Gregory M. Gray
Clerk of the House of Delegates

March 31, 2005