SENATE RESOLUTION 53

(By Senators Romano, Facemire, Beach, Stollings, and Cline)

[Introduced February 26, 2018]

Recognizing Glenville State College for its efforts in making college education more affordable for the citizens of West Virginia.

Whereas, Glenville State College was originally founded in 1872 to serve the higher education needs of West Virginia citizens by preparing teachers to serve in classrooms across the state; and

Whereas, Glenville State College has expanded its mission and now prepares students for careers in teaching, business, land resources, music, the liberal arts, the sciences, and human services through a variety of educational and professional degrees at the associate and baccalaureate levels; and

Whereas, Glenville State College continues to be critical to the educational and economic vitality of central West Virginia through its development and partnerships with businesses, public school districts, and agencies and its offering of cultural events and meaningful activities to support local communities; and 

Whereas, Glenville State College continues to be a vital resource and support for many first generation and rural college students, students of modest means, and students who enter college still unsure of their educational and career pathways to the future; and

Whereas, Glenville State College has been a leader in holding its tuition stable and lowering its food costs for 2017-2018; and

Whereas, Glenville State College has shown leadership to the state in again committing to lowering its tuition this coming summer and for the upcoming 2018-2019 academic year; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes Glenville State College for its efforts in making college education more affordable for the citizens of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges the leadership demonstrated by Glenville State College and extends its sincere appreciation to Dr. Tracy Pellett, President of Glenville State College; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Glenville State College.