Bill Text: WV SR20 | 2022 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating February 8, 2022, as Marshall University Day
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-2)
Status: (Passed) 2022-02-08 - Completed legislative action [SR20 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2022-SR20-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 20
(By Senator Plymale)
[Introduced February 7, 2022]
Designating February 8, 2022, as Marshall University Day.
Whereas, Marshall University has been an institution of advanced learning and innovation since its founding in 1837: and
Whereas, The university has been educating students from the great state of West Virginia and across the globe for 185 years; and
Whereas, Marshall’s forward-focused academic programs like aviation, cyber forensics and security, and especially agriculture, will offer students the opportunity for in-demand careers; and
Whereas, Marshall’s emphasis on research ranks it as a Carnegie R2 research institution, featuring federally funded investigators working collaboratively with professionals and students alike; and
Whereas, Marshall University has begun construction on its state-of-the-art new Center for Business and Innovation positioned to attract interdisciplinary collaboration among students and faculty, advance research and engage the community; and
Whereas, Nearly $500 million and 3,000 jobs are contributed annually to West Virginia’s economy by Marshall University; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates February 8, 2022, as Marshall University Day; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes Marshall University for its tremendous 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 Mr. Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University.
