The resolution, introduced on March 20, 2025, designates March 21, 2025, as West Virginia Arts Day at the Legislature. It highlights the significant role of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, along with the State Arts Office and the Commission on the Arts, in supporting arts programs, organizations, and individual artists across all 55 counties. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the arts in enhancing the state's creative economy, enriching civic life, boosting tourism, and positively impacting education, particularly for children.
Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the intrinsic value of the arts in fostering discipline, creativity, and cross-cultural understanding among residents. It encourages all citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and culture within West Virginia. The Clerk is directed to send a copy of the resolution to the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture, and History, reinforcing the state's commitment to the arts.