A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the early residents of the city of newton on the city's one hundred fiftieth anniversary.

Whereas, the City of Newton was incorporated by the General Assembly in 1855; and
Whereas, Newton was named for Newton Wilson, the son of Nathaniel Wilson, former member of the General Assembly who sponsored the bill to create Catawba County; and
Whereas, the City's first commissioners included M.L. McCorkle, S.G. Miller, George Setzer, O. Campbell, and D.B. Gaither; and
Whereas, Newton serves as the county seat of Catawba County; and
Whereas, the citizens of Newton have made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, Newton has continued to grow and prosper through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of the City's concerned leaders and citizens; and
Whereas, plans have been made to celebrate the City's historic anniversary; and
Whereas, this occasion 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 early residents of the City of Newton and congratulates the City on its 150th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the City of Newton.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 19th day of May, 2005.

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		 Beverly E. Perdue
	 President of the Senate

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		 James B. Black
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives