The House convened today at 11 a.m. for the second day of the 2009 Regular Session.
In honor of President Lincoln’s Bicentennial birth, the House’s first order of business moved two resolutions.
The adoption of House Resolution 6 recognized the Civic Literature Council which promotes learning, leadership and other duties of citizenship. In addition the resolution recognizes Civic Literature Day as February 12th.
Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks, was a native of Mineral County and House Resolution 7 recognizes her considerable contribution to the State of West Virginia.
Lincoln is quoted as saying, “God bless all that I am, or ever could be, I owe to her.”
The House introduced Legislative rules and assigned them to their appropriate committees.
The following committees will meet today:
Finance- 1 p.m.- 460M
Government Organization- 1 p.m.- 215E
Agriculture and Natural Resources- 3:30 p.m.- 215E
Veteran’s Affairs- 3:30 p.m.- 460M
Banking and Insurance- 4 p.m.- 215E
Pensions and Retirement- 4 p.m.- 460M
Energy, Industry and Labor, Economic Development and Small Business- 4:30 p.m.-460M
Political Subdivisions- 4:30 p.m.- 215E
The Judiciary Committee will meet tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in 410M.
The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11 a.m.
