A JOINT RESOLUTION Honoring the town of lillington on the occasion of the town's CENTENNIAL and honoring the memory of general alexander lillington.

Whereas, the Town of Lillington was formally incorporated in 1903, through an act of the General Assembly, although the area had been home to enterprising, patriotic, loyal, and publicly spirited settlers and citizens for nearly 200 years prior to its incorporation; and
Whereas, the citizens of the Town of Lillington and the surrounding communities have honored our State and country in a wide range of duties and tasks that represent the best of American citizenship, both in times of war and peace, many making the supreme sacrifice in those efforts; and
Whereas, the Town of Lillington bears the name of General Alexander Lillington, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, widely known for his role during the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge in 1776, a victory which inspired others throughout the colonies; and
Whereas, the Town of Lillington is celebrating its honored past and the centennial of its incorporation in ceremonies on July 4th and July 5th and during numerous activities throughout 2003; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of General Alexander Lillington, takes notice of the good works of the citizens of the Town of Lillington during the past, and extends its appreciation for the role the Town's citizens have played in building and sustaining the State of North Carolina and the United States of America.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly congratulates the Town of Lillington for its fortitude and commitment and extends good wishes on this special and auspicious occasion.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Lillington.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 17th day of June, 2003.

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		 Beverly E. Perdue
	 President of the Senate

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		 James B. Black
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives