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House Resolution 30
(By Mr. Speaker, Mr. Thompson, and Delegates Morgan, Craig,
Stephens, Perdue, Reynolds, C. Miller and Sobonya)
[Introduced February 27, 2007.]
Designating February 27, 2007, as "Marshall University Day".
Whereas, Marshall University has gained international acclaim
through the Warner Brothers film, "We Are Marshall" and the stage
has been set for future fame, accomplishment and success; and
Whereas, Marshall University is gaining worldwide prominence
as a premier institution of higher education and is a home away
from home to thousands of West Virginia's young people; and
Whereas, Marshall University is serving students and other
West Virginians in all 55 counties; and
Whereas, Marshall University is an economic engine driving
millions of dollars into the state economy through its people,
places and programs; and
Whereas, Marshall University is poised to become a premier
research facility through ongoing efforts at the Robert C. Byrd
Biotechnology Center and the Forensic Science Center; and
Whereas, Marshall University has received its first royalty check for cutting-edge technology developed by a collaborative
team at the Rahall Transportation Institute and Marshall
University's College of Science; and
Whereas, Marshall University continues to deliver state-of-
the-art healthcare to Southern West Virginia through its Joan C.
Edwards School of Medicine; and
Whereas, Marshall University's Faculty Senate is observing 20
years of creating and nurturing a growing and dynamic team of
eager, dedicated and talented faculty; and
Whereas, Marshall University's W. Page Pitt School of
Journalism and Mass Communication and Journalism is marking its
80th year in the educating of journalists and media specialists
who are a daily and integral part of the West Virginia working
press; and
Whereas, Marshall University has more than 80,000 alumni
worldwide; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House of Delegates hereby designates February 27,
2007, as "Marshall University Day";
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the House hereby salutes the
students, staff, faculty, administrators, friends and fans of
Marshall University for their support of this university and the
great State of West Virginia; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates
is requested to forward a copy of this resolution to Dr. Stephen
J. Kopp, President of Marshall University.
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