SENATE RESOLUTION 18

(By Senators Oliverio, Caputo, Maroney, Clements, Smith, Taylor, Hamilton, Swope, Takubo, Nelson, Phillips, Grady, and Rucker)

[Introduced January 30, 2023]

Designating January 31, 2023, as West Virginia University Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, West Virginia University is the state’s first and largest land-grant university, and  has been dedicated to serving the citizens of West Virginia for nearly 155 years; and

Whereas, West Virginia University offers students the incentives and programs of a major research institution at a price below the national average; and

Whereas, West Virginia University offers more than 350 majors at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels—including everything from accounting to forensics; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension serves as the primary outreach arm of West Virginia University, with an office in each of the state’s 55 counties agents and specialists deliver trusted research and innovative solutions to improve the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians in the areas of youth development, agriculture and natural resources, community engagement, and family and community development; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension experts aid West Virginians in building prosperity through career exploration and preparation opportunities for 21st century jobs, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and math; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension aims to equip the next generation with leadership, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills through youth education and outreach programs, such as Energy Express, My Hometown is Cool, Impact Challenge, STEM, and West Virginia’s state 4-H, the largest youth organization in the state, which reaches more than 42,600 youths; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 31, 2023, as West Virginia University Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the President of West Virginia University, E. Gordon Gee, and the Director of West Virginia University Extension.