WHAT IS A RESOLUTION?Resolutions primarily deal with the recognition of an individual, organization, or region of the state, and are typically introduced by the representative(s) of the particular region.
Resolutions of the past have often dealt with recognizing a previous member of the House that has passed and sometimes resolutions are introduced in recognition of an individual or organization that has made a contribution to the community.
Presently, in today’s House, resolutions go well beyond the honorary bridge or highway dedication. In fact, today’s legislature gives more attention to resolutions that are focused on potential economic benefits. Currently introduced, but yet to be considered by the full House is a resolution that deals with dedicating a section of old Rt.19 in Oak Hill WV as the "Hank Williams, Sr. Byway," which will correlate with the opening of the Hank Williams, Sr. museum located in Oak Hill. Local Fayette County officials feel that this may spur destination travel to Oak Hill, especially by fans of the late country music entertainer. ( F.Y.I., the famed musician died in Oak Hill)
My favorite resolution thus far this session is a resolution that recognizes "Bluegrass as the States Official Music." Marketing our states heritage has become the norm in West Virginia rather than the exception, as seen in Gassaway, West Virginia. Whereas, this sleepy little town as begun to promote itself as the bluegrass center of the world establishing the Bluegrass Preservation Society, a 501-c-(3) organization, dedicated to the preservation of bluegrass music. As an extension of the Bluegrass Society one can hear bluegrass music from across the state via radio or pod cast, featuring only West Virginia talent every Sunday morning and Sunday evening.
Also up for consideration is a resolution that recognizes the second Tuesday of May and the second Tuesday of November; election days as "Blood Donor Days" in an attempt to increase blood donor awareness on a very civic minded day as well.
Resolutions can be difficult for constituents to follow, not to mention understanding the process. To learn more about the resolution process and to get a complete copy of the resolutions mentioned here log into the West Virginia Legislative link found on this page.
