SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 28
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Plymale, Stollings, McCabe, Jenkins, McKenzie, Oliverio, Edgell and Unger)

Designating February 28, 2008, as "Higher Education Day".
Whereas, The foundation of any society's success is the degree to which its citizens are educated; and
Whereas, The citizens of West Virginia are committed to supporting higher education; and
Whereas, The PROMISE scholarship for the 2007-2008 school year has contributed to 9,282 West Virginia students in attending in- state higher education institutions; and
Whereas, The PROMISE scholarship has aided more than 19,000 West Virginia students attending in-state colleges and universities since its creation in 2002; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities increase the knowledge base of West Virginia students, as well as those from other states; and
Whereas, West Virginia's education system will help students achieve their education goals and meet the workforce needs of West Virginia and the United States; and
Whereas, Not only does the education system contribute to the economic vitality of the state, but it enriches the culture and life of all communities and regions within the state and outside its boundaries; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities advance the development of technology, partner in business and industry, conduct ground-breaking research and improve lives through advanced health care; and
Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff, administration and executive leadership, West Virginia's colleges and universities have developed student-centered programs and curriculums; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 28, 2008, as "Higher Education Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to excellence the leaders of our colleges and universities have demonstrated; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Chancellor of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, the Chancellor of the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education, and the President of the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc., and to each of the presidents of West Virginia's independent and public colleges and universities.