SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Plymale, Edgell, Dempsey,
Fanning, Prezioso, Sprouse, Minear, Jenkins, Oliverio, Unger and
McKenzie)
Designating March 16, 2005, as "Higher Education Day".
Whereas, The foundation of any society's success is the degree
to which its citizens are educated; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities increase
the knowledge base of West Virginia's students, as well as those
from other states; and
Whereas, West Virginia's education system helps 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 groundbreaking 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 March 16, 2005, 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 Higher Education
Policy Commission, the Chancellor of the Council for Community and
Technical College Education, the President of West Virginia
Independent Colleges and Universities, Inc., and to each of the
presidents of West Virginia's private and public colleges and
universities.