GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE BILL 103

Short Title:  Penland School of Crafts Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representatives Buchanan; Flaherty and Robinson.
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Referred to:  Education.
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January 30, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE PENLAND SCHO0L OF CRAFTS IN SUPPORT OF ITS CAMPAIGN EFFORT WITH FUNDS.
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts has served the people of North Carolina for nearly 60 years; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts has benefited the people of Avery, Buncombe, Madison, Mitchell, and Yancey counties by creating hundreds of jobs in this economically depressed area of our State; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts was incorporated in 1929 as a not-for-profit educational institution; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts, in its relationship with the Greater University of North Carolina and Western Carolina University, has provided a cost effective means for students to earn academic credits as part of its curriculum; and
Whereas, in 1985, Penland School of Crafts received the Mountain Heritage Award from Western North Carolina University for outstanding contributions to the preservation and interpretation of the heritage and culture of Western North Carolina; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts is a major resource to the school teachers of North Carolina, serving as a means for North Carolina teachers to earn certificate renewal credit; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts received the Gold Medal in Education for long- time service from the American Craft Council in 1987; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts has been recognized by the State of North Carolina as a specially designated "Statewide Arts Resource"; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts is the only school of its kind in our State and Country awarded national recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts with a two hundred thousand dollar ($200,000) Challenge Grant with a condition that these funds be matched three-to-one; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts has embarked upon a three million thirty-six thousand dollar ($3,036,000)  campaign, the second campaign in its 60-year history, to repair and rebuild many of its 47 buildings and its basic physical plant, including its water and sewage system; and
Whereas, Penland School of Crafts has already received almost one million dollars ($1,000,000) in support from local individuals, area businesses and foundations; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Penland School of Crafts, Inc., in Mitchell County the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the 1989-90 fiscal year to support its campaign effort in raising funds for capital improvements, provided these funds are matched by the Penland School of Crafts, Inc., on a one-to-one basis.
Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.