SENATE RESOLUTION 11

(By Senators Walters, Yost, Stollings, Williams, Plymale, Unger and Miller)

[Introduced January 26, 2016.]

Designating January 26, 2016, as Broadband Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The term broadband refers to high-speed internet access; and

Whereas, Broadband service provides a higher speed of data transmission; and

Whereas, Broadband access is constant and does not block phone lines and there is no need to reconnect each time you need to use the internet; and

Whereas, Broadband can provide access to a wide range of resources, services and products that can enhance West Virginians’ lives in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, education, culture, entertainment, telehealth and telemedicine, economic development, e-commerce, public safety and homeland security, and communications service; and

Whereas, Broadband infrastructure is critical to the future of West Virginia and its economy and will serve as West Virginia’s gateway to the global market in recruiting and attracting businesses; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 26, 2016, as Broadband Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of Broadband Day.