Introduced Version
House Concurrent Resolution 43 History
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By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chambers, and Delegates Proudfoot and
Pino:
H. C. R. 43--"Directing the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance to conduct a study on the feasibility of expanding the
pilot program of providing leftover foods from public schools and
institutions to the homeless."
Whereas, A pilot program in Ohio County to distribute leftover
foods from public schools and institutions to the homeless has been
successful; and
Whereas, Accountability for quantities of leftover foods
distributed and satisfaction of involved agencies could be rated
excellent in the pilot program; and
Whereas, School participation in this program helped the
practice of reduce, reuse and recycle and reduced waste; and
Whereas, The beneficiaries of this program are the State's most
needy citizens; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
directed to conduct a study on the feasibility of expanding the
pilot program of providing leftover foods from public schools and
institutions to the homeless; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 1996, 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 thisstudy, to prepare a report and to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.