A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE TWO HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF PITT COUNTY.

Whereas, on November 17, 1760, the Colonial Assembly passed an act effective January 1, 1761, dividing Beaufort County into Beaufort and Pitt Counties; and
Whereas, the new county would be named for William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, who was, at that time, the Prime Minister of England; and
Whereas, the citizens of Pitt County have made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, Pitt County has continued to grow and prosper through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of the county's elected leaders and concerned citizens; and
Whereas, this occasion is worthy of celebration, and therefore, plans have been made to celebrate the county's historic 250th anniversary with activities throughout the 2010 calendar year; Now, therefore,

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

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the founders of Pitt County and congratulates the county on its 250th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Honorable Kenneth R. Ross, Chairman of the Pitt County Board of Commissioners.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 8th day of June, 2010.

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		 Walter H. Dalton
	 President of the Senate

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		 Joe Hackney
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives