(a) The Legislature may act on a nomination from the Honor Board established by this article by passing a concurrent resolution.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 29-32-5

  • Concurrent resolution: A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting both houses, such as a concurrent budget resolution, or to create a temporary joint committee. Concurrent resolutions are not submitted to the President/Governor and thus do not have the force of law.

(b) Upon nomination by the First Responders Honor Board, and adoption of a concurrent resolution by the Legislature, the Governor shall bestow the Medal of Valor upon the nominee.

(c) The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History shall create the design for the Medal of Valor established by this article.