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Introduced Version Senate Resolution 10 History

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SENATE RESOLUTION 10

(By Senators Smith, Sypolt, Facemire, Stollings, Beach, and Plymale)

[Introduced January 18, 2018]

 

Designating January 18, 2018, as Tucker County Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, In the winter of 1949-1950, two members of the Ski Club of Washington, D. C., discovered a substantial snow drift when most of the region was bare; and

Whereas, In February of 1951, the two members returned to ski the drift and skiing in Tucker County was born; and

Whereas, Today, Tucker County is home to two downhill ski areas and one Cross Country Ski Center and endless winter activities for all ages and has established itself as a winter destination; and

Whereas, Tucker County is home to three West Virginia state parks, namely: Canaan Valley Resort State Park; Blackwater Falls State Park; and Fairfax Stone State Park, and Monongahela National Forest; and

Whereas, Tucker County enjoys a location within a few hours’ drive of most of the population in the eastern United States; and

Whereas, Tucker County is not only a year-round outdoor recreation destination, but is now emerging as an art and cultural destination; and

Whereas, Tucker County is home to three breweries, the only Cultural District Authority in West Virginia, the Potomac Stone, the newly installed paragliding site at Canaan Valley Resort, the Splash Park in Parsons, and soon-to-be Tucker County Boulder Park; and

Whereas, On the occasion of Tucker County Day at the Legislature, we hereby recognize Tucker County and its citizens for their contributions to the great State of West Virginia; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 18, 2018, as Tucker County Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the many important contributions the citizens and businesses of Tucker County make to the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives from Tucker County.

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