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Senate Resolution 47 History
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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 47
(By Senators Jenkins, Tomblin (Mr. President), Barnes, Boley,
Bowman, Browning, Caruth, Chafin, Deem, Edgell, D. Facemire, K.
Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Green, Guills, Hall, Helmick, Kessler,
Laird, McCabe, Minard, Oliverio, Palumbo, Plymale, Prezioso,
Snyder, Stollings, Sypolt, Unger, Wells, White, Williams and
Yost)
Honoring Randall Reid-Smith for his dedicated public service.
Whereas, Randall Reid-Smith is a proud native son of
Barboursville, West Virginia, in Cabell County; and
Whereas, Randall Reid-Smith earned his Bachelor's degree from
the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, his
Master's degree from Indiana University and received an honorary
doctorate from Glenville State University; and
Whereas, Randall Reid-Smith is an accomplished opera singer
who achieved an international career for fourteen years; and
Whereas, Randall Reid-Smith began his career in public service
when he was charged with private sector fundraising as the
Development Manager for the West Virginia State Museum in December
of 2005; and
Whereas, Randall Reid-Smith was appointed Commissioner of the
West Virginia Division of Culture and History by Governor Joe
Manchin III on July 1, 2006, and was given the charge to complete and bring to life the West Virginia State Museum, which had been
dormant for 8 years; and
Whereas, In his capacity as Commissioner, Randall Reid-Smith
attracted a team of highly respected historians who understood West
Virginia's land, people and culture to tell the story of the rich
heritage and history of the state of West Virginia; and
Whereas, Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith orchestrated the
necessary contractors, architects, fabricators and designers to
build an environment equal to any museum in any major metropolitan
community; and
Whereas, Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith was true to the
compass of presenting a sweeping, unfolding timeline of the history
of the state of West Virginia and the indomitable spirit of her
people and completed the new renovations of the West Virginia State
Museum in eighteen months, which was on time and under budget; and
Whereas, As a result of Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith's
dedicated public service and extreme pride in the state of West
Virginia and it's people, the Culture Center has become a more
vibrant and engaging place for citizens and visitors; therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby honors Randall Reid-Smith for his
dedicated public service; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate commends Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith for making the Culture Center and the West
Virginia State Museum a place that all West Virginians can be proud
of; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to Commissioner Randall Reid-Smith.