SENATE RESOLUTION 22

(By Senators Blair (Mr. President), Lindsay, Jeffries, Hamilton, Stollings, and Rucker)

[Introduced February 8, 2022]

Commemorating the historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of Berkeley County, West Virginia.

Whereas, On August 5, 1863, the West Virginia Legislature voted to officially admit Berkeley County to the new state after its citizens voted to join The Mountain State earlier that year; and

Whereas, By its admission, Berkeley County became West Virginia's second oldest county, having been created on May 15, 1772; and

Whereas, Berkeley County's beginnings date to the 1720s with the settlement of Morgan Morgan and it continues to be a destination for new residents and visitors alike; and

Whereas, Berkeley County has continued to be a county of proud American pioneers in the decades since while serving as an eastern gateway and economic engine for West Virginia; and

Whereas, In recognition of Berkeley's 250th anniversary, citizenry have come together to organize a series of events to celebrate the many unique chapters of county history, to recognize the many accomplishments of its people and to beautify the county; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that the West Virginia Senate join in celebrating the many contributions of Berkeley County to the Mountain State’s history in the county’s 250th year; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the State of West Virginia commemorates the historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of Berkeley County, West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the governing body of Berkeley County.