A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of proctorville on the town's one hundredth anniversary.
Whereas, the Town of Proctorville, located in southern Robeson County, was named for Edward Knox Proctor, Jr., a prominent Lumberton lawyer and promoter of the Raleigh and Charleston Railroad, who helped in the development of Robeson County; and
Whereas, the Town of Proctorville grew out of a 50‑acre tract of land that was originally owned by Calvin Graham and given to his slave, Dennis Graham; and
Whereas, on July 20, 1899, Augustus Mellier purchased a right‑of‑way for the Carolina and Northern Railroad from Dennis Graham, and later purchased 10 acres of the original tract on both sides of the railroad, which were laid out into four blocks, then subdivided into lots, with properly laid out streets; and
Whereas, on May 1, 1900, Edward Knox Proctor, Jr., purchased the 10‑acre site that had been named in his honor from Augustus Mellier, and upon his death, the site was purchased by W.R. Surles; and
Whereas, the Town of Proctorville was incorporated on March 7, 1913; and
Whereas, the first officers of Proctorville included Mayor K. Atkinson; aldermen C. W. Graham, K. Barnes, and J. K. Atkinson; and Constable P. P. Smith; and
Whereas, at one time, Proctorville held the distinction of being the smallest town in the United States with its own public library, the W.R. Surles Memorial Library; and
Whereas, Proctorville has continued to prosper through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of the Town's leaders and citizens; and
Whereas, plans have been made to celebrate the Town's 100th anniversary on March 9, 2013; 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 memory of the founders of the Town of Proctorville and congratulates the Town on its 100th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Principal clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Proctorville.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.