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This resolution designates March 14, 2026, as McDowell County Day at the Legislature, recognizing the county's significant historical contributions and enduring spirit. The resolution highlights McDowell County's role in the Sandy Creek Expedition of 1756, its reputation as the "Free State" due to its diverse population, and its importance as the "Nation's Coal Bin" that fueled national economic growth. It also celebrates the county as the home of Minnie Buckingham Harper, the first African-American woman to serve in a U.S. state legislature, and notes its pioneering efforts in erecting national and African-American World War I memorials and constructing the first municipal parking building in the United States. Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the resilience of McDowell County's people in overcoming devastating floods, their embrace of adventure tourism, and their ongoing efforts in cultural revitalization and economic development, all of which embody the spirit of West Virginians. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of this resolution to a representative of the McDowell County Commission.

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=66&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res