GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE RESOLUTION 1461

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Sponsors: Representatives Redwine; and Robinson.
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Referred to:  Rules.
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April 28, 1989

A HOUSE RESOLUTION URGING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO RECOGNIZE THE OLD BALDY LIGHTHOUSE AS THE OFFICIAL STATE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY CELEBRATION.
Whereas, August 7, 1989, is the 200th anniversary of the signing by President Washington of the Lighthouse Act; and
Whereas, lighthouses played an integral role in the rich maritime history of the State of North Carolina;
Whereas, Bald Head Island was the site of the first lighthouse funded by the federal government on North Carolina soil, being funded on April 1, 1792; and
Whereas, "Old Baldy”Lighthouse built in 1817 was the direct descendent of the original lighthouse built on Bald Head Island, finished in 1795; and
Whereas, Old Baldy Lighthouse on Bald Head Island is the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina; and
Whereas, August 7, 1989, has been designated by the United States Congress as "National Lighthouse Day";
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  It is the opinion of the House of Representatives that the Old Baldy Lighthouse should be recognized as the official State lighthouse for the National Lighthouse Day Celebration on August 7, 1989.
Sec. 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Old Baldy Foundation.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.