SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 43
(By Senators Minard, Sharpe, Tomblin, Mr. President, Bailey,
Boley, Bowman, Caldwell, Chafin, Deem, Dempsey, Edgell, Facemyer,
Fanning, Guills, Harrison, Helmick, Hunter, Jenkins, Kessler,
Love, McCabe, McKenzie, Minear, Oliverio, Plymale, Prezioso,
Ross, Rowe, Smith, Snyder, Sprouse, Unger, Weeks and White)
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs-West Virginia.
Whereas, The General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia
was organized on April 22, 1904, and federated as a state
organization by the International General Federation of Women's
Clubs on May 14, 1904; and
Whereas, The General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia
is one of the state's largest and oldest nondenominational women's
volunteer service organizations with members in all 55 counties;
and
Whereas, The General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia
is at the forefront of issues such as health of women and children,
conservation of natural resources, improvement in educational
standards for both children and adults and support of public
libraries and literacy programs; and
Whereas, The programs of the General Federation of Women's
Clubs-West Virginia stimulate civic consciousness, commemorate women's history and encourage participation in constructive public
service; and
Whereas, The General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia
encourages its members to develop a vital and continuing commitment
to community improvement; and
Whereas, The members of the General Federation of Women's
Clubs-West Virginia in all communities throughout the state will
celebrate March 19 through April 18, 2004, as "General Federation
of Women's Clubs-West Virginia Month"; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the 100th anniversary of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate commends the General
Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia for its meritorious
dedication and commitment to the communities they serve; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the
General Federation of Women's Clubs-West Virginia.
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