HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 85

(By Delegates Pasdon, Frich, Barill, Fleischauer,

       Marshall, Pethtel, Williams, Iaquinta, Skaff,

       Westfall and Sponaugle)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to schedule the October, 2014, Legislative Interim Committee meetings in Morgantown.

    Whereas, Morgantown is home to West Virginia University, a public land-grant institution, founded in 1867, and recognized as a top research university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; and

    Whereas, Morgantown offers to its citizens and visitors from around the world the best in medical care; top rated educational experiences at all levels; a thriving and innovative business community; a nationally acclaimed economic model; and a place that offers big city amenities with a small town feel; and

    Whereas, Morgantown has been recognized in recent years in the following ways: “Best Performing Small Metros”; “Best Small Metros for Business and Careers”; “Best Quality of Life and Knowledge Worker Metro”; “Best Sports Cities”; and “Smart Places to Live”; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to schedule the October, 2014 Legislative Interim Committee meetings in Morgantown.