[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 345 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 345

   Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass, a beloved 
   institution in West Virginia, that continues to contribute to the 
 economic and cultural heritage of the State through its production of 
                   world renowned, hand-blown glass.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           December 21, 2005

  Mr. Byrd (for himself and Mr. Rockefeller) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass, a beloved 
   institution in West Virginia, that continues to contribute to the 
 economic and cultural heritage of the State through its production of 
                   world renowned, hand-blown glass.

Whereas Fenton Art Glass rose from its humble beginnings as a glass decorating 
        company in 1905, and came to settle in Williamstown, West Virginia, by 
        opening a factory to create their own glass when they were unable to 
        obtain the glass that they needed;
Whereas, with the vision of brothers Frank and John Fenton, Fenton Art Glass 
        began to create innovative new colors and established the company in the 
        forefront of the hand-blown glass industry;
Whereas in 1907, Fenton introduced its highly colorful Iridescent, or 
        ``Carnival'' Glass, which became instantly successful throughout the 
        country and is now highly prized by collectors around the world;
Whereas during the 1930s and 1940s, Fenton addressed the shortages felt by 
        families in the United States by producing mixing bowls and tableware 
        that were often unavailable during the World War II and Depression 
        shortages;
Whereas Fenton Art Glass is not only a family tradition, with the third 
        generation of the Fenton family now carrying on the legacy, but also a 
        West Virginia institution, employing generations of workers; and
Whereas Fenton Glass, known for its beauty and precision in craftsmanship, is a 
        symbol of the dedication and care of the Fenton family, as well as the 
        pride in craftsmanship so characteristic of the West Virginia people: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Fenton Art Glass on its 
centennial milestone, for creating beautiful, hand-blown glass in West 
Virginia for 100 years.
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