Bill Text: WV SR35 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Gary Young, WV Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2020
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2020-02-11 - Completed legislative action [SR35 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2020-SR35-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 35
(By Senator Tarr)
[Introduced February 10, 2020]
Congratulating Gary Young, West Virginia’s Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2020.
Whereas, Gary Young, of West Columbia, West Virginia, owns and manages an 898-acre tree farm in Putnam County, West Virginia; and
Whereas, Gary Young was selected as West Virginia’s Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2020 by the West Virginia Tree Farm Committee and its state sponsor, the West Virginia Forestry Association; and
Whereas, This outstanding tree farmer made a formal commitment to sound forest management practices by enrolling in the West Virginia Tree Farm Program; and
Whereas, Gary Young is committed to the long-term productivity of his property by implementing a forest management program that promotes good growth, improves the overall quality of the property, and generates income from the possible sale of forest products; and Whereas, Gary Young manages stands for wildlife habitat, clean water, and controlling invasive species, and shares his conservation ethic with other landowners; and
Whereas, A primary objective of the West Virginia Tree Farm Program is to successfully enhance wildlife and recreation; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby congratulates Gary Young, West Virginia’s Outstanding Tree Farmer for 2020; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Gary Young.
