Designating the honey bee the official state insect.
Whereas, The sale of honey produced in West Virginia is an ever-growing segment of the state's economy; and
Whereas, The honey bee represents an insect whose activity produces more benefit to the state's economy than any other insect; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature hereby designates the honey bee the official state insect; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor and the Commissioner of Agriculture.