A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of conway.
Whereas, the Town of Conway in eastern Northampton County was settled around 1835; and
Whereas, the area was first known as Martin Crossroads and then as Kirby; and
Whereas, in 1888, a small depot was built in the area and named Conway in honor of the wife of an officer of the railroad; and
Whereas, in the late 1880s the residents of Conway petitioned the government to establish a post office in the area; and
Whereas, the Town of Conway was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly in 1913; and
Whereas, the Town's first officers included Mayor J.E. Taylor, Constable J.P. Garriss, and Commissioners Abner Lassiter, W.T. Bridges, R.T. White, J.O. Flythe, and D.C. Bridges; and
Whereas, Conway has always been primarily an agricultural community, producing such crops as peanuts, cotton, corn, and soybeans; and
Whereas, Conway's citizens are very proud of their heritage and small town friendly atmosphere; and
Whereas, Conway has continued to prosper through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of the Town's leaders and citizens; and
Whereas, 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the Town of Conway, an occasion worthy of celebration by all North Carolinians; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the founders of the Town of Conway and joins the Town's citizens in recognizing the Town's 100th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Conway.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.