A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF NEW BERN.
Whereas, the City of New Bern is the second-oldest city in North Carolina; and
Whereas, in many ways, the 300th anniversary of New Bern is the 300th anniversary of the Colony and State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, city, county, and private sources are estimated to contribute over 70% of the $2.15 million in anniversary celebration funds; and
Whereas, it is imperative that the State ensure the continuing success of New Bern and its importance to North Carolina and the nation; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the New Bern 300th Anniversary Committee, a nonprofit organization, the sum of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) for the 2008‑2009 fiscal year to cover costs associated with planning, promoting, and implementing a yearlong program of events in New Bern, a statewide outreach program to North Carolina public schools, publications, and a series of travel programs to cities across North Carolina to engage North Carolinians in our State's history.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2008.