GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1426

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Sponsors: Representatives Colton; Mavretic, Baddour, Crawford, and Ives..

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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May 17, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE NEED FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION CRAFTS TRAINING IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the need for historic preservation crafts training in North Carolina.  In its study the Commission may consider the following:
(1)	Whether there is a shortage of craftsmen in the State who possess the special skills necessary for proper restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings.
(2)	Which specific trades are lacking in the State and the type of skills that are most needed for the preservation and rehabilitation of the State's historic sites.
(3)	The types of preservation crafts training methods  that have been used in other parts of the country and the training programs that are currently offered in this State, particularly through the community college system and at the John C. Campbell Folk School and Penland School of Crafts.
(4)	The economic and cultural benefit to the State in providing preservation crafts training.
(5)	Any other issues relevant to determining the need for preservation crafts training in this State and the availability of this type of training.
Sec. 2.  The Legislative Research Commission may make an interim report to the 1993 General Assembly, 1994 Regular Session, and may make a final report of its findings and recommendations to the 1995 General Assembly.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.