SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 38

(By Senators Kirkendoll, Stollings, Williams, Unger, Kessler and Yost)

Recognizing the West Virginia Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge for its dedication to providing support and resources to the law-enforcement community.

            Whereas, Established in 2006, Wives Behind the Badge is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping police families across the country; and

            Whereas, Wives Behind the Badge is growing in numbers and support and includes the programs Families Behind the Badge, Blue Line Kids and H.A.L.O.S.; and

            Whereas, Wives Behind the Badge provides support for two scholarship funds, the Law Enforcement Children’s Scholarship and the Law Enforcement Spouse’s Scholarship; and

            Whereas, The West Virginia Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge is proud to be a strong supporter of local law-enforcement agencies throughout West Virginia; and

            Whereas, The West Virginia Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge has organized the “Paint the Town Blue” campaign, which designates February 19, 2015, as a day to honor fallen law enforcement and their families; and

            Whereas, Law-enforcement officers give generously of themselves both in spirit and deed so others might share in the joy of living in a free and democratic society, so it is fitting and proper that they be commended, encouraged and honored for their contributions; and

            Whereas, The Senate extends its sincere gratitude to the West Virginia Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge for their support of law-enforcement officers who have distinguished themselves with unselfish and exemplary service to the community and its citizens; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge for its dedication to providing support and resources to the law-enforcement community; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Auxiliary of Wives Behind the Badge.