GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 416

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Sponsors: Senators Foxx, East; Ballance, Basnight, Carrington, Carter, Clodfelter, Cochrane, Dalton, Forrester, Garrou, Garwood, Hagan, Harris, Hartsell, Horton, Hoyle, Kinnaird, Lucas, Metcalf, Miller, Moore, Odom, Phillips, Plyler, Purcell, Rand, Reeves, Robinson, Rucho, Shaw of Cumberland, Shaw of Guilford, Warren, Weinstein, and Wellons.

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Referred to:  Rules and Operations of the Senate.

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March 18, 1999

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF SAMUEL ASHE FOR WHOM ASHE COUNTY IS NAMED UPON THE COUNTY'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
Whereas, Ashe County was formed from Wilkes County in May of 1799; and
Whereas, Ashe County was named for Samuel Ashe who was a revolutionary patriot, superior court judge, and Governor of North Carolina from 1795 to 1798; and
Whereas, Ashe County is known for its beautiful scenic environment, agriculture and livestock, and dairy, furniture, electronic, mineral, and textile products; and
Whereas, the citizens of Ashe County have been actively preparing for the County's bicentennial celebration; and
Whereas, Ashe County's bicentennial celebration is worthy of celebration and should be enjoyed and supported by all of North Carolina's citizens; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly honors the life and memory of Samuel Ashe and urges the citizens of this State to participate in activities commemorating the 200th anniversary of Ashe County.
Section 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Chair of the Ashe County Board of Commissioners.
Section 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.