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, 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 West Virginia State Senate acknowledges the significant impact the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has had on the state's development and expresses hope for its continued mission. The resolution highlights the Foundation's role in fostering rural economic development and entrepreneurship, as well as its leadership in establishing the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Foundation's representative, emphasizing the importance of its ongoing contributions to the community.