Bill Text: WV SR64 | 2020 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing efforts of Kanawha State Forest Foundation
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-04 - Completed legislative action [SR64 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2020-SR64-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 64
(By Senators Lindsay and Jeffries)
[Introduced March 3, 2020]
Recognizing the Kanawha State Forest Foundation for efforts to encourage visitors of every ability to get outside, be active, and enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a forest environment.
Whereas, Camp Kanawha, S-76, was established in 1938 as a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps to provide employment for single young men, to teach skills, and give hope to the American people recovering from the Great Depression; and
Whereas, The Civilian Conservation Corps members built roads, picnic shelters, and the superintendent’s residence to help create a premier recreational resource for the public to enjoy decades later; and
Whereas, Original members of the Civilian Conservation Corps established the Kanawha State Forest Foundation in 1989 to help protect, promote, and enhance the forest and its recreational opportunities; and
Whereas, Current members of the Kanawha State Forest Foundation continue to pursue this vision with added emphasis on making Kanawha State Forest more inclusive for all visitors, especially West Virginia natives who have the highest percentage of disabilities in the country; and
Whereas, New Superintendent Chris Bartley shares this vision and strongly supports efforts to upgrade facilities and make Kanawha State Forest more inclusive; and
Whereas, Efforts are underway to expand recreational opportunities for the disabled with the installation of a wheelchair-accessible playground next to the paved Spotted Salamander Trail; and
Whereas, This will be the first playground of its kind in the West Virginia State Parks system; and
Whereas, This playground will include a wheelchair-platform swing installed on a solid pour-in-place foundation so disabled visitors can swing in their wheelchairs; and
Whereas, The playground will also include additional ADA-compliant equipment and a braille activity board to help create an inclusive environment for every visitor; and
Whereas, The Kanawha State Forest Foundation recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and is now a partner with West Virginia University and the statewide Take Back Our Health WV physical activity initiative; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the Kanawha State Forest Foundation for efforts to encourage visitors of every ability to get outside, be active, and enjoy a variety of recreational activities in a forest environment; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its most sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Kanawha State Forest Foundation for their efforts; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Kanawha State Forest Foundation.
