SENATE RESOLUTION 47

(By Senators Maroney, Stollings, Caputo, and Unger)

[Introduced April 9, 2021]

Recognizing the contributions of AARP West Virginia and its Capitol Advocacy Team of volunteers to the betterment of our state and its people.

Whereas, AARP West Virginia is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization representing 250,000 West Virginians and 38 million individuals nationwide who are 50 years of age or older; and

Whereas, AARP and its Capitol Advocacy Team of nearly 30 dedicated volunteers actively participate in the legislative process each year, bringing an important perspective to the development of policies and laws that affect our state’s most vulnerable population and all those living and working in the Mountain State; and

Whereas, Even as the COVID-19 pandemic limited public access and in-person attendance at the State Capitol throughout the regular session of the Legislature, 2021, AARP and its volunteers continued to actively engage with the West Virginia Legislature virtually from their homes and communities; and

Whereas, The dedication of these volunteers embodies the spirit of AARP founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, who said “. . . the human contribution is the essential ingredient. It is only in the giving of oneself to others that we truly live.”; and

Whereas, The words of Dr. Andrus continue to shape the work of AARP and its volunteers in helping people aged 50-plus live their best lives; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the contributions of AARP West Virginia and its Capitol Advocacy Team of volunteers to the betterment of our state and its people; and, be it

 Further Resolved, That the Senate commends AARP West Virginia and its Capitol Advocacy Team of volunteers for their dedicated service and important contributions to AARP’s work to improve the quality of life for all West Virginians as they age; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to AARP West Virginia for its diligent advocacy and education efforts that raise awareness around the important issues affecting older West Virginians and their families; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of AARP West Virginia.