A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the founders of barbecue presbyterian church during the church's two hundred FIFTIETH anniversary.

Whereas, Barbecue Presbyterian Church, located in the Barbecue Township of Harnett County, North Carolina, is the last of three Presbyterian churches founded in the mid‑1700s that continues to serve its congregation in its original location; and
Whereas, in 1756, the Synod of Philadelphia sent the Reverend James Campbell, a Gaelic preacher, to serve the Highland Scots who had settled along the Cape Fear Basin; and
Whereas, in 1758, Reverend Campbell entered into a formal contract with settlers in Bluff, Longstreet, and Barbecue Creek, and held services in both Gaelic and English; and
Whereas, in 1765, a twenty‑seven-foot square log building was built to serve as the church near Barbecue Creek; and
Whereas, the first elders of the Barbecue Presbyterian Church were Gilbert Clark, Archibald Buie, Duncan Buie, and Daniel Cameron; and
Whereas, in 1766, a man was found frozen at the locked front door, causing the church to never lock its doors; and
Whereas, in 1775, the second church was built, consisting of a one-room frame building that was 45 by 30 feet; and
Whereas, in 1835, the Fayetteville Presbytery met to dissolve the Barbecue Presbyterian Church, but due to the actions of Reverend Colin McIver, the church was saved; and
Whereas, in 1896, the third church and present sanctuary was built; and
Whereas, Barbecue Presbyterian Church has survived for 250 years and deserves recognition; Now, therefore,

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

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly applauds the congregation of Barbecue Presbyterian Church for their continuous service to the church and contributions to the cultural and religious heritage of the State of North Carolina.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly honors the founders of the Barbecue Presbyterian Church for their contributions to the rich cultural heritage of North Carolina.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Reverend Alexander Williams, Pastor of Barbecue Presbyterian Church.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 12th day of June, 2008.

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		 Marc Basnight
	 President Pro Tempore of the Senate

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		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives