SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 10
(By Senators Sprouse, Dempsey, Minear, Unger, Tomblin, Mr.
President, Bailey, Barnes, Boley, Bowman, Caruth, Chafin, Deem,
Edgell, Facemyer, Fanning, Foster, Guills, Harrison, Helmick,
Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler, Lanham, Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minard,
Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso, Sharpe, Weeks, White and Yoder)
Designating the month of March, 2005, as "American Red Cross
Month".
Whereas, The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 and
chartered by the United States Congress in 1905; and
Whereas, The American Red Cross, one of the most recognized
humanitarian organizations, provides food, clothing, shelter and
mental health support to victims of disasters; and
Whereas, The American Red Cross has trained thousands of West
Virginians in CPR, first aid, lifeguard techniques, water safety
and HIV/AIDS education; and
Whereas, The American Red Cross continues to recruit West
Virginians in seeking blood donations and blood products for
critical medical treatments; and
Whereas, The generous contributions of time and money by the
American people help the Red Cross restore vital services to
families in times of need; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates the month of March, 2005, as
"American Red Cross Month"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the many
contributions of the American Red Cross to the State of West
Virginia, the United States of America and the world; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the
American Red Cross.