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.