SENATE RESOLUTION 49

(By Senators Rucker, Jeffries, Lindsay, Stollings, and Swope)

[Introduced February 18, 2019]

Designating February 18, 2019, as Advanced Technology Center Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to supporting community and technical college education for all of its citizens; and

Whereas, Two schools within the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education—Bridge Valley Community and Technical College and Pierpont Community and Technical College, house the state’s only two Advanced Technology Centers; and

Whereas, A community and technical college education is the foundation of a highly skilled workforce that contributes to the economic mobility of the state and supports the growth and expansion of businesses from large-scale employers to local entrepreneurs; and

Whereas, Through these Advanced Technology Centers, Bridge Valley Community and Technical College and Pierpont Community and Technical College partner with business and industry to provide associate degrees, certificates, and skill sets for the high-skill, high-wage technical careers in West Virginia; and

Whereas, These Advanced Technology Centers provide customized training, cutting-edge technology, small business development, and comprehensive career and technical education opportunities; and

Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff, administration, and leadership, Bridge Valley Community and Technical College and Pierpont Community and Technical College are committed to creating an ecosystem that meets the needs of both students and industry; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates February 18, 2019, as Advanced Technology Center Day at the Legislature; and be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to excellence of Bridge Valley Community and Technical College and Pierpont Community and Technical College; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to each of the presidents of Bridge Valley Community and Technical College and Pierpont Community and Technical College.