SENATE RESOLUTION 15

(By Senators Stollings, Yost, Kessler, Unger, Williams and Plymale)

[Introduced January 29, 2016]

Designating January 29, 2016, as School Counselors Day at the Legislature.

            Whereas, School counselors are vital members of the education system in West Virginia; and

            Whereas, School counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and

            Whereas, School counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development; and

            Whereas, School counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal and social growth of the children; and

            Whereas, School counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and

            Whereas, School counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of society; and

            Whereas, Comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are considered an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success in school; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby designates January 29, 2016, as School Counselors Day at the Legislature; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia School Counselors Association.