GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

S	1 

SENATE RESOLUTION 1175

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Sponsors: Senators Harris; and Wellons.

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Referred to:  Rules and Operations of the Senate.

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July 15, 1999

A SENATE RESOLUTION HONORING THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF BENSON'S MULE DAYS FESTIVAL.
Whereas, for many generations, agriculture has played a significant roll in the economic well-being of this State, the Town of Benson, and the surrounding areas; and
Whereas, the Mule Days Festival began in 1949 when Benson citizens, Nowell Smith and Willis McLamb, decided to honor the hardworking farmer and his most noble asset, the mule; and
Whereas, for fifty years, the Town of Benson and surrounding communities have honored the mule by observing the Mule Days Festival; and
Whereas, the Mule Days Festival has been an occasion to promote the farming heritage of this State and of the Benson area; and
Whereas, the Mule Days Festival has become one of the most popular festivals across the State and in the South; and
Whereas, the Town of Benson has proclaimed September 23-26, 1999, as the fiftieth anniversary of the Mule Days Festival; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
Section 1.  The Senate commends the Benson Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring the Mule Days Festival and salutes the many civic organizations for participating in the Festival.
Section 2.  The Senate joins the Town of Benson in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Mule Days Festival and encourages the people of this State to attend this event.
Section 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Benson.
Section 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.