West Virginia Senate Bill SR38

West Virginia 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/19/25
• Enrolled: 3/20/25
• Passed: 3/20/25

Caption

Designating March 20, 2025, as Mingo County Day

Summary

Senate Resolution 38 designates March 20, 2025, as Mingo County Day at the Legislature. The resolution is commemorative in nature and highlights Mingo County’s history, including its creation in 1895, its coal-mining heritage, the Mine Wars and Battle of Matewan, and the county’s name origin from the Mingo people. It also notes the county’s recent flooding in February 2025 and praises the response of residents and emergency responders. The resolution further recognizes Mingo County’s tourism and recreation assets, including the Hatfield-McCoy Trail, the King Coal Festival, the Matewan Historic District, and the Rockhouse-Devil Anse and Buffalo Mountain trail systems. It frames the county as working to diversify its economy and maintain its future economic viability. The measure also directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Impact

SR38 does not amend or create any state law, change regulatory requirements, or appropriate funds. Its impact is symbolic and ceremonial: it places Mingo County in a special recognized status for one day at the Legislature and formally records the Senate’s appreciation for the county’s history, resilience, and contributions. The only practical effect is the transmission of the resolution to the Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce and the public recognition associated with the designation.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and supportive. The bill text itself is celebratory, emphasizing Mingo County’s historical significance, community resilience, and economic and tourism contributions. No votes, committee transcripts, or recorded opposition are provided, and the available context suggests the measure was intended as a noncontroversial recognition resolution.

Contention

There is no documented contention in the provided materials. Because SR38 is a ceremonial resolution honoring a county and its residents, it appears to be the kind of measure that typically draws little debate. The only themes that could potentially invite discussion are the county’s coal-mining legacy, flood recovery, and economic diversification, but no opposing views or disagreements are included in the record provided.