The resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, which was established in 1944 by Michael Late Benedum and his wife, Sarah Lantz Benedum, in memory of their son, Claude Worthington Benedum. The Foundation, named after their son who died young during the 1918 flu epidemic, has become the largest philanthropic organization in West Virginia, focusing on grantmaking for various worthy causes primarily in West Virginia and Pittsburgh. Over the past eight decades, the Foundation has successfully contributed to community and economic development, education, and health, while also expanding its mission to support entrepreneurship since 2001.

The resolution highlights the significant impact the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has had on rural economic development and entrepreneurship in West Virginia, including its role in establishing the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. The West Virginia State Senate expresses its recognition of the Foundation's contributions and hopes for its continued mission and positive influence in the region. Additionally, the resolution directs the Clerk to send a copy to the Foundation's representative.