A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of Indian trail on the town's centennial anniversary.
Whereas, the Town of Indian Trail, located in western Union County, has a rich history that began with the people who traveled along the colonial trading path between Petersburg, Virginia, and the Waxhaw Indian settlement; and
Whereas, Indian Trail's first post office was established on March 12, 1861, with Cyrus Stevens serving as the first postmaster; and
Whereas, the General Assembly ratified an act to incorporate the Town of Indian Trail on March 6, 1907; and
Whereas, the Town's charter provided that its first officers include J.F. Cander as mayor and J.T. Orr, S.H. Crowell, and D.J. Hemby as commissioners; and
Whereas, farming and gold production played a part in the Town's early economic success, and expansion of the railroad further contributed to the Town's early growth; and
Whereas, religion played a prominent role in the Town's history with the establishment of many excellent churches, including the Town's oldest church, Indian Trail United Methodist Church, which was founded in 1901; and
Whereas, education has also been of major importance in the Town with a number of exceptional schools within the Town's boundaries, including the oldest school, Indian Trail Elementary School, which was established in 1923; and
Whereas, Indian Trail has grown from 300 citizens in 1912 to more than 22,000 citizens today, becoming the second largest town in Union County; and
Whereas, the Town of Indian Trail has been and continues to be a valuable community within Union County with many fine citizens who have contributed to the development and the character of the Town throughout its existence; and
Whereas, plans have been made to celebrate the Town's historic anniversary throughout 2007, including a Centennial Celebration on March 10, 2007, at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail; 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 founders of the Town of Indian Trail and congratulates the Town on its centennial anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Indian Trail.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.