The resolution introduced on March 13, 2025, designates March 14, 2025, as West Virginia State University Day at the Legislature. It highlights the university's significant history and contributions, noting its establishment in 1891 as a public historically black college and university (HBCU) and its accreditation achievements. The resolution emphasizes the university's role in military education, its transition to an integrated institution following the 1954 Supreme Court decision, and its designation as a land-grant institution serving all 55 counties in West Virginia.

Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges West Virginia State University's impact on economic development through research in various fields and celebrates its notable alumni, including influential figures like the Tuskegee Airmen and Katherine Johnson. The Senate recognizes the university's commitment to education and community service, and the resolution concludes with a directive to forward a copy to the university's president, Ericke S. Cage.