SENATE RESOLUTION 16

(By Senators Unger, Snyder, Plymale, Trump, Blair, Williams, and Stollings)

[Introduced February 1, 2016.]

Recognizing Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County.

Whereas, The objective of Leadership Berkeley is to promote knowledge and awareness of the problems, opportunities and issues facing Berkeley County; and

Whereas, Leadership Berkeley is designed to provide a series of educational and participatory experiences, as well as an opportunity for dialogue and the development of a correlation among participants in order to encourage local participation in the growth of Berkeley County; and

 Whereas, The membership of Leadership Berkeley includes individuals from nearly every facet of Berkeley County’s business, professional, religious, governmental, educational, civic, the arts, organized labor and minority organizations who demonstrate a commitment to the community; and

Whereas, The 2016 membership of Leadership Berkeley consists of Amy D. Bender, CNB Bank Inc.; Ryan A. Byrd, Berkeley Senior Services; Michael A. Bush, Bowles Rice LLP; Angi Cornwell, Hornby Publishing; David Ekmark, Department of Veterans Affairs; Kristie R. Hadley, Bank of Charles Town; Stephanie N. Harrison, Allstate Insurance-The Kelley Agency; James G. Hersick, Jr., Native Design and Brand Communications; Amanda J. Malcolm, Eastern Panhandle Transit Authority; Tanya A. Mock, Arndt-McBee Insurance; Jennifer L. O’Brien, Eastern Panhandle Regional Planning and Development Council; Joseph P. Reasbeck, Frontier; Teresa Scott, RMS Shredding; Megan E. Shaffer, United Bank; Karen A. Spence, Johnnies Express; Taylor N. Tibyash, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College; Roxie Vannoy, FASTSIGNS; Anissa P. Wade, CNB Bank; Kewnneth W. Walker, Trinity United Methodist Church; Jeffrey S. Wilkerson, City of Martinsburg, WV; Laura N. Wilson, Shenandoah Community Health; Brittany R. Young, Catholic Charities West Virginia; Clyde R. Young, Cox Hollida & Professionals; and Tina H. Combs, Martinsburg-Berkeley County Chamber of Commerce; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes Leadership Berkeley for its service, dedication and commitment to Berkeley County; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials of Leadership Berkeley.