Senate 20

SENATE RESOLUTION 20

(By Senators Oliverio, Garcia, Smith (Mr. President), Taylor, Clements, Rose, and Jeffries)

[Introduced March 4, 2025]

Designating March 5, 2025, as West Virginia University Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, West Virginia University is the state’s first and largest land-grant university, which has been dedicated to serving the citizens of West Virginia for more than 155 years; and

Whereas, West Virginia University offers students the perks and programs of a major research institution at a great value; and

Whereas, West Virginia University offers more than 340 majors at the bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels to help students discover their passion and fulfill their purpose; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension serves as the primary outreach arm of West Virginia University with an office in each of the state’s 55 counties, where agents and specialists deliver trusted research and innovative solutions to improve the lives and livelihoods of all West Virginians in the areas of youth development, agriculture and natural resources, community engagement, health and nutrition, and family and community development; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension experts aid West Virginians in building economic prosperity through career exploration, financial literacy, workforce development, and occupational safety training opportunities for 21st century jobs; and

Whereas, West Virginia University Extension strives to equip the next generation with leadership, critical thinking, and entrepreneurial skills through youth education and outreach programs, such as Energy Express, Career Readiness, STEM, and West Virginia’s state 4-H – the largest youth organization in the state, which reaches more than 67,000 youths; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates March 5, 2025, as West Virginia University Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the President of West Virginia University E. Gordon Gee, and to West Virginia University Extension.