GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1165

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Sponsors: Representatives Privette; Barbee, Loflin, and Tallent.

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Referred to:  Rules, Appointments, and Calendar.

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May 6, 1991

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE COUNTY OF CABARRUS AS IT PREPARES FOR ITS BICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE.
Whereas, Cabarrus County was formed on December 29, 1792, from Mecklenburg County and was named in honor of Stephen Cabarrus of Chowan County, then the distinguished Speaker of the House of Commons; and
Whereas, the Cabarrus County area was formerly a part of New Hanover, Bladen, Anson, and Mecklenburg Counties, and was first settled in 1732 by Scotch-Irish and German pioneers who travelled from Pennsylvania along the Great Wagon Road; the earliest settlers were soon joined by Swiss, English, and Welsh pioneers; and
Whereas, all those early adventurers brought with them a strong devotion to family and church, and a love of country; they were Presbyterian, Lutheran, German Reformed, Baptist, and Methodist, and once their homes were built, they built great churches whose doors are still open for worship; and
Whereas, Cabarrus County was still a part of Mecklenburg County on May 20, 1775, and participated through distinguished delegates in preparing and signing resolutions now known to history as the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, and provided both continental soldiers and large numbers of militia during the American Revolution; and
Whereas, men and women from Cabarrus County have answered their country's call to the colors in every armed conflict from the War of 1812 through the Desert Storm operation, and have served with valor and distinction; and
Whereas, gold was first discovered in Cabarrus County in 1799, which began the Carolina Gold Rush, the history of which is preserved in the Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site; and
Whereas, there are within the county great sports facilities at Charlotte Motor Speedway and Concord Motor Speedway, and great manufacturing plants for Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc., and Phillip Morris U. S. A.; and
Whereas, the people of the county retain the characteristics of independent spirit, loyalty, patriotism, and strong religious values, are proud of their history and are preserving at great expense their historic 1876 Courthouse, and seek to remember their heritage and claim a bright future; and
Whereas, a bicentennial committee is planning celebrations and observances for the entire year of 1992, collecting and preserving their historic records, and publishing accounts of the early history of the county;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly wishes to honor the citizens of Cabarrus County as they plan and celebrate their bicentennial.
Sec. 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County of Cabarrus and to the Bicentennial Committee.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.