SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 6
(By Senators Plymale, Edgell, Tomblin, Mr. President, Minard,
Facemyer, Bowman, Caldwell, Dempsey, Jenkins, Love, McCabe,
Prezioso, Snyder, Unger, Kessler, Rowe, Helmick, Ross, White,
Fanning, Sharpe, Oliverio, Hunter, McKenzie, Smith, Harrison,
Weeks, Deem, Boley, Guills, Minear and Sprouse)
Designating Tuesday, February 3, 2004, as "Higher Education Day".
Whereas, The foundation of any society's success is the degree
to which its citizens are educated; and
Whereas, The citizens of West Virginia are committed to
supporting higher education; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities increase
the knowledge base of West Virginia's students, as well as those
from other states; and
Whereas, West Virginia's educational system helps students
achieve their educational goals and meet the workforce needs of
West Virginia and the United States; and
Whereas, Not only does our educational system contribute to
the economic vitality of the state, but it also enriches the
culture and life of all communities and regions within the state
and outside its boundaries; and
Whereas, West Virginia's colleges and universities advance the
development of technology, partner with business and industry, conduct groundbreaking research and improve lives through advanced
health care; and
Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff,
administration and executive leadership, West Virginia's colleges
and universities have developed student-centered programs and
curriculums; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates Tuesday, February 3, 2004,
as "Higher Education Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to
excellence the leaders of our colleges and universities have
demonstrated; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Chancellor of the Higher Education
Policy Commission, the President of the West Virginia Independent
Colleges and Universities, Inc., and to each of the presidents of
West Virginia's private and public colleges and universities.