The resolution introduced on February 10, 2026, designates February 11, 2026, as West Virginia Arts Day at the Legislature. It highlights the significant role of the arts in West Virginia, emphasizing the support provided by the West Virginia Department of Tourism, the State Arts Office, and the Commission on the Arts to programs, organizations, and individual artists across all 55 counties. The resolution acknowledges the arts as a vital component of the state's cultural identity, contributing to the creative economy, enhancing civic life, boosting tourism, and positively impacting education.
Furthermore, the resolution encourages all citizens to celebrate and promote the arts and culture within West Virginia, recognizing the intrinsic value of the arts in fostering discipline, creativity, and self-expression among individuals. It calls for the Clerk to forward a copy of the resolution to the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Tourism, reinforcing the state's commitment to supporting and advancing the arts.