HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 36

(By Delegates Poore, Smith, P., Wells, Walker, Lynch, Eldridge, Stowers, Ferro, Manypenny, Frich, Ambler, Azinger, Barill, Barrett, Border, Campbell, Craig, Ellington, Faircloth, Ferns, Fleischauer, Hamilton, Hartman, Hunt, Lawrence, Longstreth, Marcum, Marshall, Miley, Miller, Moore, Morgan, Moye, Pasdon, Paxton, Perry, Pethtel, Phillips, L., Phillips, R., Pino, Poling, D., Poling, M., Reynolds, Romine, Rowan, Skaff, Skinner, Smith, R., Sponaugle, Stephens, Storch, Sumner, Tomblin, Westfall and Young)

Recognizing the Modern Woodmen of America’s free Youth Educational Programs.

    Whereas, Modern Woodmen of America's free Youth Educational Programs are a source of support for thousands of teachers and youth leaders nationwide; and

    Whereas, As a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America donates youth education materials valued at well over $2 million each year, while reaching over 2 million children each year; and

    Whereas, In 2012, Modern Woodmen of America's West Virginia region donated over 3,403 youth educational programs totaling $234,030.53, assisting 363,884 children, with the Exercise and Nutrition program alone reaching 117,475 children, with a total reimbursement totaling $71,995.50; and

    Whereas, The Youth Educational Programs are made up of six different themes: Ecology Awareness, Exercise and Nutrition, Financial Literacy, Patriotic Civics, Safety and Life Skills, and Youth Speech Contest; and

    Whereas, Each of these youth educational programs focuses on important aspects in a child's life. Children begin learning about healthy eating habits and the importance of exercising with the Exercise and Nutrition program, and they learn to be financially independent utilizing the Financial Literacy program; and

    Whereas, These programs are designed to help all children in the areas of safety, citizenship, creativeness and self-confidence; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Delegates:

    That the House hereby recognizes and honors Modern Woodmen of America’s contributions to the youth of West Virginia; and

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Modern Woodmen of America.