SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 22
(By Senators Facemyer, Barnes, Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin,
Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Fanning, Foster, Guills, Helmick, Hunter,
Jenkins, Lanham, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard, Minear,
Oliverio, Prezioso, Sharpe, Unger, Weeks, White, Yoder, Tomblin,
Mr. President, Plymale and Sprouse)
Designating March 14, 2005, as "West Virginia University Extension
Service Day".
Whereas, Every day in all 55 counties of this state, the West
Virginia University Extension Service makes available to the
citizenry of this state the programs, curriculum, scholarly
research, technological advancements and rich traditions of the
largest and first state land grant university which, additionally,
offers the most multifaceted curriculum and, consequently, the most
career-related opportunities in West Virginia; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service, with
the assistance of 7,200 volunteers, conducts the 4-H Youth
Development Program through which more than 56,000 youths have
learned leadership, citizenship and life skills; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service
operates West Virginia University's Jackson's Mill, the nation's
first state 4-H camp, as a place of learning, renewal and
development; and
Whereas, Since 1914, the West Virginia University Extension
Service employees and staff have been dependable, enthusiastic and
effective partners with many state communities, working in
collaboration and cooperation with county commissions, boards of
education, educators, law-enforcement personnel, health service
agencies, miners, farmers, leaders, families and civic groups; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service
continues to provide meaningful and valuable service to local
communities throughout the state, including the provision of timely
and relevant educational programs and opportunities that are based
on sound academic principles and supported by thorough and
meticulous scholarly research; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service is a
trusted and reliable source of knowledge and information for state
residents seeking solutions to agricultural, industrial, health,
domestic and educational concerns and issues; and
Whereas, The West Virginia University Extension Service's
activities support and enhance community and educational
development and excellence while fostering confidence and courage
in the citizens of this state through the power that ensues from
education and knowledge; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 14, 2005, as "West
Virginia University Extension Service Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to President David Hardesty of West
Virginia University and to the West Virginia University Extension
Service.