SB 653
Placing statue of remembrance in rotunda
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Bill overview
This bill directs the West Virginia Department of Administration to place a statue of U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom in a corner of the Capitol rotunda. The statue will be funded using existing funds designated for its creation and installation. The base of the statue will include details about Specialist Beckstrom’s military service and biographical information. This action honors the service and sacrifice of Specialist Beckstrom.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Administration to plan and place a statue of Sarah Beckstrom.
- Specifies the location of the statue within the Capitol rotunda.
- Authorizes the use of the ‘capitol renovation and improvement fund’ for the statue’s placement.
- Requires the statue’s base to list Beckstrom’s military awards and biographical details.
Who is affected
- The citizens of West Virginia
- The Department of Administration
- The Capitol Building
Fiscal impact
The bill will utilize funds from the existing ‘capitol renovation and improvement fund’ to cover the costs associated with the statue’s placement and maintenance.
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