Bill Text: WV SR13 | 2015 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating January 27, 2015, Higher Education Day at Legislature
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-4)
Status: (Passed) 2015-01-27 - Completed legislative action [SR13 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2015-SR13-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 13
(By Senators Sypolt, Boley, Stollings, Plymale, Unger, Williams, D. Hall, Beach, Kessler, Nohe and Leonhardt)
Designating January 27, 2015, as “Higher Education Day at the Legislature”.
Whereas, The foundation of any society’s success is the degree to which its citizens are educated; and
Whereas, The citizens of West Virginia are committed to supporting higher education; and
Whereas, West Virginia’s colleges and universities increase the knowledge base of West Virginia’s students, as well as those from other states; and
Whereas, West Virginia’s education system will help students achieve their education goals and meet the workforce needs of West Virginia and the United States; and
Whereas, Not only does the education system contribute to the economic vitality of the state, but it enriches the culture and life of all communities and regions within the state and outside its boundaries; and
Whereas, West Virginia’s colleges and universities advance the development of technology, partner in business and industry, conduct groundbreaking research and improve lives through advanced health care; and
Whereas, Through the services of outstanding faculty, staff, administration and executive leadership, West Virginia’s colleges and universities have developed student-centered programs and curriculums; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates January 27, 2015, as “Higher Education Day at the Legislature”; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the commitment to excellence that the leaders of our colleges and universities have demonstrated; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the appropriate officials representing Higher Education Day at the Legislature.
