A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the memory of C. e. foy, craven county commissioner and first president of the north CAROLINA association of county commissioners, on the Association's centennial anniversary and recognizing ONE HUNDRED years of COUNTY unity.
Whereas, Craven County Commissioner C. E. Foy convened a group of county commissioners in New Bern in 1908 to discuss county issues of common interest, leading to an informal agreement to form the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners; and
Whereas, C. E. Foy was elected president of the unofficial association at its first session, held at the Atlantic Hotel in Morehead City on August 19, 1908; and
Whereas, the North Carolina General Assembly passed an act on March 8, 1909, to establish the association on behalf of counties, naming C. E. Foy as the association's president; and
Whereas, C. E. Foy's leadership fostered the present‑day North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, an advocacy and service organization made up of all 100 North Carolina counties; and
Whereas, C. E. Foy's vision has been realized through the active participation and engagement of all 100 counties which have directed, strengthened, and enhanced the Association; and
Whereas, the dedication and talents of individual county commissioners like C. E. Foy, along with county staff, have led the Association's success in advocacy, county‑centered services, and educational programs; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly recognizes and honors the memory of C. E. Foy and the founders of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for their vision, commends the counties of North Carolina for 100 years of unity, extends congratulations on the Association's centennial anniversary, and looks forward to a second century of service by the Association on behalf of the counties of North Carolina.
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the President of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.