A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring hoke county's one hundredth anniversary.
Whereas, Hoke County was formed from Cumberland and Robeson Counties by an act of the General Assembly on February 17, 1911; and
Whereas, Hoke County was named in honor of Robert F. Hoke, a major general in the Confederate Army, who was a native of Lincolnton, North Carolina, and later served as a railroad president in Raleigh, North Carolina; and
Whereas, the first officers of Hoke County included Jeptha Peele and W.T. Covington, as county commissioners; and
Whereas, the Town of Raeford, Hoke County's seat of government, was named for the Town's founders, J.A. MacRae and A.A. Williford; and
Whereas, the citizens of Hoke County have made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, plans have been made to celebrate Hoke County's 100th anniversary from April 1 through April 16, 2011, and during other times throughout the year; 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:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the early settlers of Hoke County for their contributions to North Carolina.
SECTION 2.  The House of Representatives congratulates Hoke County on its 100th anniversary and encourages the people of this State to join the citizens of Hoke County in celebrating this historic occasion.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Chair of the Hoke County Board of Commissioners.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.