HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 84

(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson)




Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance authorize the study to improve the state's efforts to better promote the availability of safe drinking water projects funding; expedite the time line between inception of a project and its completion; establish clearer communication regarding the application process and implementation stages of such projects; and in general, more efficiently improve its efforts to insure safe drinking water for all West Virginia Citizens.

Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the importance of the basic right of clean, suitable, drinking water by annually providing the necessary funding for such projects; and
Whereas, That although funding is appropriated, it remains a sad reality that many of West Virginia's families do not enjoy that which so many other parts of the country take for granted, that being safe, suitable, drinking water; and
Whereas, Safe drinking water is a fundamental necessity to life itself; and
WHEREAS, Safe drinking water should be among one of the primary goals of a government to insure to its people; and
WHEREAS, Communities that have safe drinking water for its citizens and businesses have a better chance at improving its business and development goals; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to authorize a study to improve the state's efforts to better promote the availability of safe drinking water projects funding; expedite the time line between inception of a project and its completion; establish clearer communication regarding the application process and implementation stages of such projects; and in general, more efficiently improve its efforts to insure safe drinking water for all West Virginia Citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the Regular Session of the Legislature, 2009, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislative expenses necessary to conduct this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.