SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 11

(By Senators Leonhardt, Facemire, Kessler, D. Hall and Plymale)

Recognizing the counties of Calhoun and Gilmer for their many contributions to the State of West Virginia.

            Whereas, Calhoun County was created in 1856 from Gilmer County and was named for John C. Calhoun, eminent statesman of South Carolina; and

            Whereas, Gilmer County was formed in 1845 from parts of Lewis County and Kanawha County and was named for Thomas Walker Gilmer, Governor of Virginia, 1840-1841, and later a representative in Congress and Secretary of the Navy in President Tyler’s cabinet; and

            Whereas, Calhoun County is located on the Allegheny Plateau, where its leading industries include petroleum, natural gas, coal, lumber and RPR Industries, and is surrounded by livestock and dairy farms, as well as fruit and tobacco farms; and

            Whereas, Gilmer County is centrally located in West Virginia on the Allegheny Plateau and is known for its oil and natural gas wells, livestock, fruit, potatoes, corn and timber; and

            Whereas, Calhoun and Gilmer counties play an important role in the history, culture, economic development and future development in the State of West Virginia; and

            Whereas, It is fitting to recognize the contributions of Calhoun and Gilmer counties to the State of West Virginia as their citizens converge on the Capitol to share their accomplishments, aspirations and concerns with lawmakers; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby recognizes the counties of Calhoun and Gilmer for their many contributions to the State of West Virginia; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby acknowledges the accomplishments and successes of Calhoun and Gilmer counties and their citizens, and encourages them to continue their contributions to the State of West Virginia, as we strive to reach our potential; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives from Calhoun and Gilmer counties.