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House Concurrent Resolution 74 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 74
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson and Delegates Amores, Anderson,
Andes, Armstead, Ashley, Azinger, Blair, Border, Canterbury,
Carmichael, Cowles, Duke, Ellem, Evans, Hamilton, Ireland, Lane,
C. Miller, J. Miller, Morgan, Overington, Palumbo, Porter,
Romine, Rowan, Schadler, Schoen, Sobonya, Sumner, Tansill,
Walters and Webster)
Requesting that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance
authorize the study of methods to encourage the availability
of counseling and treatment for victims of domestic violence.
Whereas, Domestic violence is a plague upon our society with
thousands of incidents occurring in each year; and
Whereas, Domestic violence is a problem in West Virginia that
results in both physical and serious emotional harm to its victims;
and
Whereas, Many West Virginians who are victims of domestic
violence may benefit in their recovery from counseling and
treatment; and
Whereas, The tragic effects of domestic violence on individual
victims and our society as a whole may be lessened by effective
counseling; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the methods of making counseling more accessible
to victims of domestic violence; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2008, on
its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Legislative expenses necessary to
conduct this review and to draft necessary legislation be paid from
legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance.
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