GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

H	1 

HOUSE RESOLUTION 1640

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Sponsors: Representatives Dickson; Albertson, Balmer, Barbee, Brawley, Buchanan, Culp, Esposito, Gottovi, Greenwood, Hardaway, Jack Hunt, Hurley, Isenhower, Jeffus, Kahl, Lilley, Luebke, Mercer, Privette, Redwine, Rhodes, Robinson, Stewart, and Wainwright.
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Referred to:  Rules, Appointments and Calendar.
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June 8, 1992 

A HOUSE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A NATIONAL FOOTBALL FRANCHISE IN CHARLOTTE.
Whereas, the National Football League is in the final stages of selecting two new geographical regions to be awarded NFL franchises by October 1992; and
Whereas, Charlotte is among the five sites in contention for one of the franchises; and
	Whereas, attending sporting events continues to be a traditional pastime in North Carolina as evidenced by the high attendance of people at both professional and amateur athletic events; and
Whereas, there are no NFL franchises between Atlanta and Washington, D.C.; and
Whereas, the selection of the Carolinas for an NFL franchise site has regional support; and
Whereas, if the Carolinas are selected as an NFL franchise site, the State will reap substantial economic benefits; and
Whereas, a rally will be held on June 10, 1992, in Charlotte to show the region's support for an NFL franchise, and is expected to attract thousands of people and national media attention; and
Whereas, the selection of the Carolinas as an NFL franchise site would further honor and distinguish our State by becoming part of the NFL, a premier sports league;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
Section 1.  The House of Representatives strongly supports the Carolinas' bid for a National Football League franchise.  The House of Representatives further supports the rally to be held on June 10, 1992, in Charlotte and urges the citizens of this State to participate.
Sec. 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Carolinas Partnership and to the National Football League.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.