HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 22

(By Delegates Hanna, Keaton, Burkhammer, Haynes, Holstein, Phillips, Sypolt, Longanacre, Mallow, Crouse, and Martin)

[January 20, 2022]

Designating January 22 as the Day of Tears in West Virginia.

Whereas, On January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution; and

Whereas, Since that fateful day, over 62 million unborn children have perished; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That January 22 hereby be recognized as the Day of Tears in West Virginia and that the citizens of West Virginia be encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion.