A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Bartlett Snipes Durham on the 150th anniversary of the city of durham.
Whereas, the City of Durham was established 150 years ago on April 26, 1853, when the United States Post Office established an office there; and
Whereas, Durham was named for Dr. Bartlett Snipes Durham, who donated land for the railroad station; and
Whereas, Durham was originally known as Durhamsville but was renamed in 1855; and
Whereas, Durham was first incorporated by the General Assembly in 1866; and
Whereas, in the late 1800s, Durham flourished due in part to tobacco manufacturing; and
Whereas, today, Durham is known as the City of Medicine and is home to Duke University Medical Center; and
Whereas, Durham is home to two nationally recognized universities, Duke University and North Carolina Central University; and
Whereas, Durham was recognized as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the South by Money magazine; and
Whereas, Durham is home to the world‑renowned Research Triangle Park; and
Whereas, Durham has made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, the 150th anniversary of the City of Durham 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 Dr. Bartlett Snipes Durham and extends its sincere congratulations to the City of Durham on its 150th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall send a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the City of Durham.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.