GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

S	1 

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 594

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Sponsors: Senators Walker and Lee.
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Referred to:  Rules and Operation of the Senate.
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March 29, 1993

A JOINT RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR THE BOOK.
Whereas, the Town of Southern Pines will be vacating the present library building for a new location and facility; and
Whereas, the vacated old library building could become a liability and should be recycled for a new use; and
Whereas, the State Library of North Carolina in conjunction with the Library of Congress proposes to establish the North Carolina Center for the Book; and
Whereas, the purpose of the Center is to promote reading, celebrate our literary heritage, and develop writers; and
Whereas, proximity of the Weymouth Center and the Theatre would permit the holding of national and regional conferences and the performance of plays written by young playwrights or poetry readings; and
Whereas, the Center would build upon the significant contributions made by Poet Laureate Sam Ragan and former Secretary of Cultural Resources, Sara Hodgkins, and the many other authors and journalists from North Carolina;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly supports efforts to create the North Carolina Center for the Book to be located at the old Southern Pines Library building.
Sec. 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.