SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16

(By Senators Boley, Bailey, Barnes, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Lanham, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Sharpe, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks, White, Yoder and Tomblin, Mr. President)


Designating March 3, 2005, as "Women's Day".

Whereas, Women comprise 52 percent of the population of West Virginia; and
Whereas, In their roles as mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, workers, friends, caretakers, activists and volunteers, women make enormous contributions to West Virginia's economy, families, communities and general well-being; and
Whereas, West Virginia is proud of the accomplishments and achievements of women in our state; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 3, 2005, as "Women's Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the many contributions of women to the State of West Virginia; and, be
it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials with the West Virginia Women's Commission.