SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2
(By Senator White)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
developing tourism attractions and amenities in less-developed
counties of West Virginia.
Whereas, West Virginia is rich with cultural and historical
sites, most of which are located in rural areas of the state; and
Whereas, Workforce development is essential to benefit small
tourism entities and rural areas of West Virginia; and
Whereas, It is in the best interests of the state to induce
the creation, expansion and improvement of tourism attractions and
amenities within the counties of West Virginia that are less
developed and have high unemployment rates; and
Whereas, The development of tourism attractions and amenities
will help relieve unemployment by preserving and creating jobs in
counties that are less developed, as well as generate tax revenues
for the support of essential public services in those counties; and
Whereas, A thorough study should examine how to attract the
development of tourism attractions and amenities in counties of
West Virginia that are less developed. This study should include
discussions of possible tax incentives to be offered in order to
enlarge the interests of businesses and investors; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study developing tourism attractions and amenities in
less-developed counties of West Virginia; 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 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.