A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to appropriate funds to the science museums of wilson.
Whereas, humans are curious and want to explore their world; and
Whereas, the Imagination Station Science Museum serves 28 counties in Eastern North Carolina with hands‑on, inquiry‑based science education programs to foster the explorer in our students; and
Whereas, an interest in science, technology, and computer literacy is vital to the next generation of our workforce; and
Whereas, because of Imagination Station Science Museum's efforts, the students of Eastern North Carolina are exposed to unique and thought‑provoking science programs that serve as a foundation for these vital skills; and
Whereas, the museum has a direct economic impact on Wilson County of approximately 1.5 million dollars annually; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to Science Museums of Wilson, Inc., a nonprofit corporation, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the 2008‑2009 fiscal year to upgrade the technology of the Imagination Station Science Museum's outreach program and develop, renovate, and fabricate exhibits for the main exhibit hall.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2008.