GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

S	2 

SENATE BILL 832
Second Edition Engrossed 4/20/89

Short Title:  State Dog.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senators Swain; Guy, Marvin, Plyler, Tally, Ward, and Winner.
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Referred to:  Rules.
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April 10, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ADOPT THE PLOTT HOUND AS THE OFFICIAL STATE DOG.
Whereas, it is generally known that the dog is mankind's best friend; and
Whereas, the Plott Hound breed originated in the mountains of North Carolina in 1750 and is the only breed known to have originated in this State; and
Whereas, the Plott Hound is a legendary hunting dog known as a most courageous fighter and tenacious tracker as well as a gentle and extremely loyal companion to the hunters of North Carolina; and
Whereas, the Plott Hound is regarded as having the most beautifully colored coat of any hound and a spine-tingling, bugle-like call; and
Whereas, the State of North Carolina is fortunate to have the Plott Hound, which is one of only four breeds known to be of American origin; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 145-13. The State dog.
The Plott Hound is adopted as the official dog of the State of North Carolina."
Sec. 2.  This act is effective upon ratification.