GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 246

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Sponsors: Representatives Morgan; and Decker.

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

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February 24, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE FOUNDERS OF THE TOWN OF ABERDEEN ON ITS ONE-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY.
Whereas, the Town of Aberdeen in Moore County will be celebrating 100 years of incorporation on March 4, 1993; and
Whereas, the founders of the Town of Aberdeen made great contributions to the town; and
Whereas, the town was known as Blue's Crossing until it was renamed in 1887 for the seaport in Scotland; and
Whereas, the Town of Aberdeen has been home to many great citizens including the Honorable H. Clifton Blue, former Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives; and
Whereas, the Town of Aberdeen is known for its contributions to industry and agriculture; and
Whereas, the citizens of the Town of Aberdeen have been actively preparing for the town's centennial celebration;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly honors the founders of the Town of Aberdeen and joins the town's citizens in celebrating the town's one-hundredth anniversary.
Sec. 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Aberdeen and to the Chair of the Moore County Board of County Commissioners.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.