HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 83

      (By Delegates Azinger, Iaquinta, Cooper, Paxton,

      Williams, Sobonya, Frich, Rowan, A. Evans, Romine,

      Hamilton, Eldridge and Kinsey)

Requesting Congress erect a national monument to motherhood, with a special emphasis placed on those mothers whose children have served in the armed forces of the United States and especially those mothers whose children have given their lives in service to their country, to be located in West Virginia.

    Whereas, West Virginia is the birth place of Mother's Day founded by Anna Jarvis of Grafton, West Virginia; and

    Whereas, Though some forty-two million men and women have served in our armed forces, all of whom were born and nurtured by a mother, West Virginia has had more sons and daughters die for our freedom per capita than any other state. West Virginia, more than most states, had sons fighting for both the North and South during the Civil War, tearing families apart and causing mothers great pain. In addition, West Virginia has 1ed the way with women in uniform; and

    Whereas, West Virginia's natural beauty, and long history of service by its people when called by their country in times of crisis, would be a fitting setting for a national memorial to honor motherhood and especially the mothers of service men and women; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Legislature hereby urges Congress to erect a national monument to motherhood, with a special emphasis placed on those mothers whose children have served in the armed forces of the United States and especially those mothers whose children have given their lives in service to their country, be located in West Virginia; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Veteran's Coalition; the West Virginia congressional delegation; each remaining member of the United States Congress; and the President of the United States.