GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 167

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Sponsors: Representatives James; and Thompson.

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Referred to:  Rules.

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February 21, 1991
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE 1991 GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEET ON THE CAMPUS OF ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY IN HONOR OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY'S FOUNDING.
Whereas, the people of North Carolina are deeply indebted to the North Carolina General Assembly of 1891 and other leaders of a century and more ago whose great vision founded Elizabeth City State Normal School, now Elizabeth City State University; and
Whereas, on behalf of his constituents, Representative Hugh Cale of Pasquotank County introduced legislation in January of 1891 requesting that "a state normal school for the colored race”be located in Elizabeth City; and
Whereas, that legislation was enacted on March 3, 1891; and
Whereas, Elizabeth City State University, its alumni, and supporters are celebrating a century of dedicated service by the university to the advancement of academic progress and are looking forward to its second century of service; and
Whereas, during 1990, Elizabeth City State University provided educational opportunities to over 1,745 students of many races and nationalities and expanded its faculty to 118 members; and
Whereas, Elizabeth City State University has grown from six alumni in 1896 to over 10,400 as of 1990; and
Whereas, as part of its centennial celebration, the General Assembly has been invited to participate in an reenactment of the passage of the bill establishing the university;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  On Friday, March 1, 1991, the House of Representatives and the Senate shall meet on the campus of Elizabeth City State University to reenact the passage of the bill establishing the university in 1891.  During this time, the House of Representatives and the Senate will participate in various activities to celebrate the university's centennial.
Sec. 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.