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WV HCR16
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Vance
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AI Summary
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Directs the West Virginia Economic Development Authority to identify suitable land near Flatwoods (Exit 67 on Interstate 79) for development of entertainment, amusement, and tourism facilities
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Tasks the Authority with identifying and securing funding sources and soliciting both private and public developers to invest in the project
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Aims to create a tourist destination similar to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, noting West Virginia lacks comparable entertainment complexes found in neighboring states like Cedar Point, Busch Gardens, or Hershey Park
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Cites Flatwoods' central location with interstate access to Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, and the New River Gorge National Park as strategic advantages
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Requires the House Clerk to forward the resolution to the Economic Development Authority, Secretary of Commerce, and Governor
Legislative Description
A resolution to task the Economic Development Authority to find land around Flatwoods and funding and businesses to make an area similar to Pigeon Forge to increase tourism and entertainment
Last Action
To House Energy and Public Works
1/29/2026