West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SR57: Designating March as American Red Cross month
Status: Passed both chambers, March 5, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 4, 2026:
SENATE RESOLUTION 57 (By Senator Takubo) [Introduced March 4, 2026] Designating the month of March as American Red Cross month. Whereas, In March, we celebrate American Red Cross Month by honoring our neighbors who make its humanitarian mission possible in West Virginia. Every day, their acts of kindness change lives, bringing relief, comfort and hope when help can't wait. This compassionate spirit runs deep in our communities, just as it has for 145 years nationwide with the American Red Cross; and Whereas, Today, those who serve with the American Red Cross Central Appalachia Region help light the way during emergencies, whether it's delivering shelter, food and comfort after disasters; providing safe, lifesaving blood for patients facing conditions like cancer, childbirth complications and traumatic injuries; assisting military members, veterans, and their families with 24/7 global support; or empowering individuals with skills like first aid and CPR that save lives; and Whereas, In 2025, 3,000 West Virginians were helped by the American Red Cross. People whose lives were impacted by disaster. The Red Cross installed over 3,500 free smoke alarms, collected nearly 50,000 units of blood, trained over 20,000 citizens with lifesaving skills and provided more than 700 services to military members, veterans and their families; and Whereas, These collective efforts are a powerful reminder that the strength of our community lies …
Sponsors
- Takubo, Tom (R, 17) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Completed legislative action
- : Adopted (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Committee reference dispensed
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is SR57?
- SR57 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Designating March as American Red Cross month.
- What is the status of SR57?
- Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Completed legislative action (March 5, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR57?
- Takubo, Tom (R, 17).
- Where is the official record for SR57?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=57&billtype=r&houseorig=s&btype=res
Source: official West Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.