A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of newland on the town's one hundredth ANNIVERSARY.
Whereas, the Town of Newland is located in Central Avery County and serves as the county seat; and
Whereas, Newland has the distinction of being the county seat with the highest elevation in the eastern United States; and
Whereas, Newland was settled around 1775 and was once known as "Old Fields of the Toe" because of its location at the headwaters of the Toe River; and
Whereas, Newland was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly on March 5, 1913; and
Whereas, Newland was named in honor of Lieutenant Governor William Calhoun Newland, who was a proponent of Avery County's formation; and
Whereas, Newland's first officers included Mayor R. W. Wall and Aldermen M. W. Clay, E. H. Morris, and T. M. Vance; and
Whereas, Newland has continued to grow and prosper for 100 years, having developed into a popular area for Christmas tree farms; and
Whereas, plans have been made to celebrate the Town's 100th anniversary, an occasion worthy of celebration that 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 Newland 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 Newland.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.