"Contemplating the
use of mountains and hillsides as symbols in Holy Scripture, underscores what a
special gift our mountains are for the people of
West
Virginia. Majestic,
inspiring, and, at times, intimidating, our mountains remind us of the glory of
the view after the challenge of the climb. Perhaps that is why
West
Virginians retain a stalwart
and independent character, always inspired by possibilities and undaunted by
difficulties."
Robert C.
Byrd