SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 14
(By Senators Oliverio, McKenzie, Rowe, Minard, Hunter,
Unger, Dempsey, Kessler, Plymale, Bowman, Prezioso, McCabe,
Caldwell, Bailey, Edgell, White, Fanning, Jenkins, Sharpe,
Helmick, Snyder, Ross, Deem, Facemyer, Smith, Weeks, Boley,
Guills, Sprouse, Chafin, Minear and Tomblin, Mr. President)
Designating February 12, 2004, as "West Virginia University
Day".
Whereas, West Virginia University is the state's
flagship institution of higher education and the only such
institution in the state classified as Doctoral/Research-
Extensive by the Carnegie Foundation; and
Whereas, West Virginia University educates nearly
31,500 students at campus locations in Morgantown, Keyser,
Parkersburg, Montgomery and Charleston at the associate,
baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels; and
Whereas, Enrollment at West Virginia University has
reached record levels, while grade point averages and
standardized test scores of incoming students have
simultaneously increased; and
Whereas, Nearly 40 percent of the state's new PROMISE
Scholars chose to attend West Virginia University this
academic year; and
Whereas, West Virginia University is the anchor of West
Virginia's research capacity, bringing nearly $1 billion
into the state over the past 10 years and accounting for
nearly 90 percent of the external dollars brought into West
Virginia by higher education; and
Whereas, With every dollar the state invests in West
Virginia University, the University generates at least $10
spent in the West Virginia economy; and
Whereas, West Virginia University is building a
national reputation for research in biometrics, forensics,
nanotechnology, neuroscience, biotechnology, alternative
fuels, cancer and other fields; and
Whereas, West Virginia University's externally funded
research supports approximately 600-800 jobs annually; and
Whereas, West Virginia University Extension Service
offices in every county serve more than 130,000 state
citizens a year; and
Whereas, West Virginia University health professionals
serve more than 250,000 people each year; and
Whereas, West Virginia University's four health
sciences schools train hundreds of West Virginians to serve
as doctors, dentists, nurses, pharmacists, therapists and
health technicians; and
Whereas, West Virginia University alumni number nearly
150,000 around the world; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 12, 2004, as
"West Virginia University Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes
West Virginia University for its tremendous contributions to
the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to
forward a copy of this resolution to David C. Hardesty, Jr.,
President of West Virginia University.
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