SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 52
(By Senators Hunter, Caldwell, Bailey, Dempsey,
Boley, Minard, Oliverio and Weeks)
Requesting the Governor, the Commissioner of the Division of
Culture and History, the Executive Coordinator of the
Department of Administration and the Capitol Building
Commission work together to facilitate the construction of
covered walkways and access ramps for the purpose of providing
easier access to the Capitol for handicapped persons.
Whereas, Access for handicapped persons to the Capitol,
especially during the legislative session, has become of increasing
concern; and
Whereas, Since many legislators have offices in the east and
west wings of the Capitol, walking from the main unit to the east
or west wing in inclement weather exposes all persons to the
elements; and
Whereas, These routes from the main unit to the east and west
wings on the second floor are without access ramps for wheelchair-
bound, handicapped and elderly persons; and
Whereas, Alternate routes for the handicapped from the main unit to legislative offices on the second floors of the east and
west wings are difficult, circuitous and long; and
Whereas, The existing routes on the second floor of the main
unit to the east and west wings should be made accessible for all
citizens who visit their legislative representatives or participate
in the legislative process; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Governor, the Commissioner of the Division of Culture
and History, the Executive Coordinator of the Department of
Administration and the Capitol Building Commission work together to
facilitate the construction of covered walkways and access ramps
for the purpose of providing easier access to the Capitol for
handicapped persons; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor, the
Commissioner of the Division of Culture and History, the Executive
Coordinator of the Department of Administration, the members of the
Capitol Building Commission and the West Virginia Veterans
Coalition.
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