SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 56
(By Senators Hunter, Wells, Bailey, Edgell, Minard, Oliverio,
Boley, Hall and Sypolt)
[Originating in the Committee on Military]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
eligibility of certain veterans to have their names placed on
the Veterans Memorial Monument which is located on the grounds
of the State Capitol.
Whereas, At the time the Legislature approved the funding of
the Veterans Memorial Monument to honor and remember those West
Virginians who gave their lives for our freedom and liberties it
was provided that the names of only those killed in the twentieth
century were eligible for placement on those hallowed walls; and
Whereas, With the conflicts in Kosovo, Afghanistan and the war
in Iraq, West Virginia's armed forces have died as a result of
their service, due to armed conflict or other causes; and
Whereas, Because of their ultimate sacrifice while serving
America, these soldiers are worthy and deserving of having their
names placed on the Veterans Memorial Monument or on an addition to
the monument to honor them and their loved ones; and
Whereas, The present policies should be changed to permit the
adding of names of those who died in any conflict after the twentieth century to this sacred shrine and to provide sufficient
funds for such addition and the correction of all errors now
existing on the present shrine, such as the correct spelling of
names, missing names and any other changes necessary to make the
information on the veterans monument accurate; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the eligibility of certain veterans to have
their names placed on the Veterans Memorial Monument which is
located on the grounds of the State Capitol; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2009, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendation; and,
be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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