SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 63
(By Senators Stollings, Green, Deem, D. Facemire, Guills,
Kessler, Minard, Sypolt, Williams and Yost)
[Originating in the Committee on Energy, Industry and Mining;
reported April 7, 2009.]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
impact and potential impact of mining coal in and around West
Virginia's cemeteries.
Whereas, The coal industry, and in particular coal mining, is
an integral part of the economic and social fabric of this state;
and
Whereas, Many of the state's cemeteries are located on or
around areas with minable coal reserves; and
Whereas, We must ensure our state's cemeteries are treated
with the dignity and respect they deserve if these particular coal
reserves are to be mined; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the impact and potential impact of mining coal
in and around West Virginia's cemeteries; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2010, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
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.