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 at a young age, 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 expresses its recognition of the significant impact the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation has had on the state, particularly in fostering rural economic development and entrepreneurship. The resolution highlights the Foundation's critical leadership role in advancing the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem and its ongoing commitment to improving the lives of West Virginians. The Senate hopes that the Foundation will continue its mission and good works in the region, and directs the Clerk to send a copy of the resolution to the Foundation's representative.