HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 44
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson)
(By Request of the Executive)
[February 12, 2008]
Designating the West Virginia Legislature as a Legislature of
Promise and urging legislative support of communities within
the state who are committed to delivering the five fundamental
resources of America's Promise to West Virginia's youth.
Whereas, The President's Summit for America's Future in one
thousand nine hundred ninety-seven challenged the nation to make
children and youth a national priority by providing opportunities
for their success through the fulfillment of fundamental promises;
and
Whereas, The current President reaffirmed his commitment to
this important initiative in two thousand one; and
Whereas, America's Promise is an alliance that brings together
communities, individuals and organizations from all sectors to
improve opportunities for children and youth; and
Whereas, America's Promise provides five basic promises for
youth:
1. Caring adults who are vitally involved in their lives as
parents, mentors, tutors and coaches;
2. Safe places with structured activities for learning and play;
3. A healthy start that encourages healthy choices;
4. An effective education that builds marketable skills; and
5. Opportunities to help others; and
Whereas, A statewide network of organizations and individuals
has established Communities of Promise throughout the State intent
on delivering the Five Promises to their community youth; and
Whereas, Communities of Promise are dependent upon leaders in
the community to implement programs designed to deliver the Five
Promises locally; and
Whereas, Citizens look to elected officials for support of
programs that ensure the success of youth; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature of the State of West Virginia be declared
a "Legislature of Promise"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the members of the Legislature support
and encourage programs and promote the development of new
Communities of Promise within their districts by fostering programs
designed to deliver the Five Promises to the youth of the State of
West Virginia.