GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	1 

SENATE RESOLUTION 1566

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Sponsors: Senators Kincaid and Kaplan.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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June 6, 1990

A SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE STATE CAPITOL'S ARCHITECTS ON ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY.
Whereas, the State Capitol is one of the country's finest examples of civic architecture in the Greek Revival style and is listed as a National Historic Landmark; and
Whereas, many significant legislative and other matters in North Carolina's history have been decided in the Capitol; and
Whereas, the General Assembly was located in the Capitol for 121 years, from 1840 through 1961; and
Whereas, the Capitol has long stood as the symbol of patriotism and good government in North Carolina; and
Whereas, the Capitol's first architect, William Nichols, Jr., was replaced by the firm of Town and Davis of New York; and
	Whereas, Ithiel Town (1784-1844) and Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) were mostly responsible for the Capitol's present appearance and plan; and
Whereas, an Edinburg-born architect, David Paton (1801-1882) replaced Town and Davis in 1835 and was responsible for much of the Capitol's interior; and
Whereas, 1990 is the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Capitol; and
Whereas, events will be held at the Capitol in June and July 1990 to recognize the Capitol's 150-year history;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate:
Section 1.  The Senate wishes to honor the architects who designed the State Capitol.
Sec. 2.  The Senate encourages all North Carolinians to commemorate the proud history of our State Capitol by participating in the following official Capitol sesquicentennial events: Video Production on the Capitol's history, June 8; Living History Drama Tours, June 9; Feast for 500, June 10; Capitol 150th Birthday Gala, June 30; and Capitol July Fourth Celebration, July 4.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.