Bill Text: WV SR6 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced

West Virginia Senate Resolution 6 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Designating January 14, 2022, as Fairmont State University Day at Legislature

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-14 - Completed legislative action [SR6 Detail]

Download: West_Virginia-2022-SR6-Introduced.html

SENATE RESOLUTION 6

(By Senators Caputo and Weld)

[Introduced January 13, 2022]

Designating January 14, 2022, as Fairmont State University Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to supporting higher education; and

Whereas, West Virginia’s colleges and universities open the doors of opportunity for West Virginia’s students; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University helps West Virginians achieve their education and career goals, and meets the workforce needs of the State of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University contributes significantly to the state and local economies of West Virginia; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University’s student body is comprised of nearly 90 percent of native West Virginians and over 60 percent first-generation students; and

Whereas, Fairmont State University educates students from every county in West Virginia; and

Whereas, Through the commitment of outstanding students, faculty, staff, administration, and leadership, Fairmont State University fulfills student-centered missions which benefit the entire state; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 14, 2022, as Fairmont State University Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to Fairmont State University for its contributions to the state of West Virginia; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to President of Fairmont State University, Dr. Mirta M. Martin.