GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

S	1 

SENATE BILL 87

Short Title:  N.C. Composer-Laureate.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Daughtry.
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Referred to:  Travel and Tourism and Cultural Resources.
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February 18, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNOR TO APPOINT A "COMPOSER-LAUREATE FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA."
Whereas, music has had an important place in North Carolina culture; and
Whereas, this State has produced many composers of music of lasting value; and
Whereas, there is a need to recognize the contributions of these composers; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  The Governor of North Carolina may appoint a distinguished living composer as "Composer-Laureate for the State of North Carolina."
Sec. 2.  Any person appointed "Composer-Laureate for the State of North Carolina”shall be appointed for life but may voluntarily resign at any time.
Sec. 3.  This act is effective upon ratification.