GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2032

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Sponsors: Representatives Diamont; Bowman, Chapin, Church, B. Ethridge, Foster, Greenwood, Holmes, Jack Hunt, Judy Hunt, James, Lutz, Michaux, Ramsey, Watkins, W. Wilson, and Woodard.

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Referred to:  Rules.

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June 20, 1989

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF PORTER CLAUDE (P.C.) COLLINS, JR., A FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., was born in Alleghany County on July 1, 1928, to Porter Claude and Nannie Billings Collins; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., attended Glade Valley High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he took two insurance courses; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., was a livestock farmer and the owner of an insurance agency; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C) Collins, Jr., served as director of the Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation; as a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina; and as a member of the New River Development Corporation; and
Whereas, as a community leader, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., served as chairman of the Alleghany County Democratic Executive Committee; as chairman of the Laurel Springs Community Club from 1956 to 1962; as trustee of the Northwestern Regional Library; as a member of the Executive Committee of the New River Mental Health Association for Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties; as a commissioner for the Alleghany County Board of County Commissioners; and as the Alleghany County Tax Supervisor; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr.'s civic activities included memberships in the Sparta Masonic Lodge 423, where he served as Past Master; the York Rite Masons; the New River Shrine Club; the Oasis Shrine Temple; the Laurel Springs Grange; the Alleghany Pomona Grange, where he served as Master from 1957 to 1963; and the North Carolina State Grange, where he served as Deputy from 1956 to 1965 and was chosen "Grange Deputy of the Year”for 1962; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., was active in Sparta Methodist Church, where he served as Steward, treasurer of the building fund and as a member of the Official Board; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., served the people of his district and the State with distinction by serving in the House of Representatives for six terms; and
Whereas, while as a member of the House of Representatives, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., served on numerous legislative committees, including Banks, Insurance, Local Government, and Public Utilities; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., was appointed a member of former Governor Robert Scott's Advisory Committee studying the feasibility of establishing a Veterinary School of Medicine and served on the North Carolina State Parks and Forests Study Commission; and
Whereas, the State of North Carolina suffered a great loss on February 14, 1988, with the death of Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr., one of its most distinguished citizens; and
Whereas, Porter Claude (P.C) Collins, Jr., is survived by his widow, Mrs. Annie Pugh Collins and their two daughters, Susan and Linda;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1. The General Assembly wishes to honor the life and memory of Porter Claude Collins, Jr., for his leadership and service to his district and the State of North Carolina.
Sec. 2.  The General Assembly wishes to extend its sympathy to Mrs. Annie Collins, Susan, and Linda in the loss of their husband and father.
Sec. 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Porter Claude (P.C.) Collins, Jr.
Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.