HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 93
(By Delegates Beane, Kuhn, Butcher, Ferrell, Hatfield, Iaquinta,
Manchin, Manuel, Martin, Perdue, Tucker, Wright, Yeager, Yost,
Azinger, Blair, Caruth, Frich and Walters)
(Originating in the Committee on Government Organization)
[March 6, 2003]
Requesting that the joint committee on government and finance
study the feasibility of establishing a statewide trail
coordinator to promote tourism and economic development
throughout West Virginia.
Whereas, The Legislature finds that tourism is a significant
economic benefit to West Virginia and utilization of outdoor
areas in this state contribute to the vibrant economy of the
state; and
Whereas, The wide variety of outdoor recreational activities
that take place in West Virginia utilize recreational trails
throughout the state; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Trails Coalition has been acting
as the temporary statewide trail coordinator, bringing together
volunteer organizations for purposes of mapping, maintenance and
the development of the various trail systems in the state,
including hiking, biking, horse trails, motorcycle trails and all
terrain vehicle trails; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Trails Coalition has published a
statewide trail plan, but does not have the funding available to
fully implement the plan; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby
directed to study the feasibility of establishing a statewide
trails coordinator, to coordinate activities with existing
entities and agencies to promote the use of trails in West
Virginia, and to explore all possible sources of funding to
support a statewide trails system; and, be it
Further Resolved, That joint committee on government and
finance shall report to the Legislature on or before the first
day of December 2003, on its findings, conclusions and
recommendations, and shall submit drafts of any legislation
deemed necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct
this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the joint
committee on government and finance.
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