A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the 175th anniversary of the city of lexington.
Whereas, the City of Lexington was incorporated through an act of the General Assembly on December 28, 1827, and the first town commissioners were elected on February 7, 1828; and
Whereas, during the City's early development, settlers built homes along dirt roads, entrepreneurs opened general stores, missionaries constructed churches, and bankers assisted people in the normal trade that grew in volume each year; and
Whereas, over the years, the means of transportation progressed from horse to train to automobile, streets were paved, telephone lines were strung, and electricity lines were run throughout Lexington and into the surrounding areas; and
Whereas, Lexington serves as the county seat of Davidson County, the location of one of the largest street festivals in the Southeast, the Lexington Barbecue Festival, and home to nationally known artist Bob Timberlake and the Bob Timberlake Gallery; and
Whereas, in 1985, Lexington was designated by the House of Representatives as the "Hickory Cooked Barbecue Capitol of Piedmont North Carolina"; and
Whereas, today, Lexington has grown into a modern city with a population of over 20,000 people; and
Whereas, it is fitting to recognize and honor those who struggled to build the City of Lexington and provide the infrastructure that has been enjoyed for many years and will be passed onto future generations; and
Whereas, citizens of Lexington will celebrate the City's 175th anniversary throughout 2003 with special events, including concerts, exhibits, theatrical productions, festivals, outdoor activities, and appearances by dignitaries and celebrities, a celebration that should be enjoyed and supported by all citizens of this great State; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives congratulates the City of Lexington for its fortitude and commitment and extends good wishes on this special and auspicious occasion.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives commends unto the citizens of North Carolina the opportunity to join the citizens of the City of Lexington in their memorial festivities and urges the citizens to participate in this celebration.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the City of Lexington.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.