SENATE RESOLUTION 9

(By Senators Caputo, Weld, Stollings, Jeffries, Rucker, and Romano)

[Introduced February 24, 2021]

Designating February 25, 2021, as Fairmont State University Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to supporting higher education; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s colleges and universities open the doors of opportunity for West Virginia’s students; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University helps West Virginians achieve their education and career goals, and meet the workforce needs of the State of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University contributes significantly to the state and local economies of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University’s student body is comprised of nearly 90 percent of native West Virginians and over 60 percent first-generation students; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University educates students from every county in West Virginia; and

Whereas, Through the commitment of outstanding students, faculty, staff, administration, and leadership, Fairmont State University fulfills student-centered missions which benefit the entire state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates February 25, 2021 as Fairmont State University Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Fairmont State University for its contributions to the State of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to President of Fairmont State University, Dr. Mirta M. Martin.