The resolution introduced on March 19, 2025, recognizes the Energy Council for its 50th anniversary, highlighting its significant role in promoting reliable energy as a cornerstone of economic stability and global security. Established in 1975 as a nonpartisan forum for legislators from Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, the Energy Council has since expanded to include 14 member states and Canadian provinces, facilitating collaboration on energy policy and issues that impact their constituents. The Council has been instrumental in informing lawmakers about economic markets and emerging technologies, thereby shaping effective energy and environmental policies.

The Senate of West Virginia commends the Energy Council for its longstanding commitment to informed energy policy leadership over the past five decades. The resolution expresses gratitude to all individuals associated with the Council and extends congratulations on this milestone anniversary. Additionally, it directs the Clerk to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Energy Council, formally acknowledging their contributions to the discourse on energy generation and policy that affect the daily lives of Americans.