A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of troutman on the town's one hundredth anniversary.
Whereas, the Town of Troutman, located in Iredell County, will be celebrating 100 years of incorporation in 2005; and
Whereas, Troutman was named for Mrs. Annie Troutman and her sons, Jacob and Sidney, who settled in the area around 1853 and established a wagon shop; and
Whereas, the area had previously been known as Hickory Crossing; and
Whereas, the first officers of the Town were Mayor J.M. Patterson, Commissioners A.D. Troutman, C.M. Wagner, and E.E. Kluttz, and Constable Jay F. Brown; and
Whereas, during the Town's early history, much of its growth was as a result of the railroad's expansion into the area; and
Whereas, the citizens of Troutman have made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, Troutman has continued to grow and prosper through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of the Town's concerned leaders and citizens; and
Whereas, the Town of Troutman's 100th Anniversary is worthy of celebration and should be enjoyed and supported by all North Carolinians; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of the founders of the Town of Troutman.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly joins the citizens of the Town of Troutman in celebrating the Town's 100th Anniversary.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Troutman.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.