A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of wade while observing the town's one hundredth anniversary.
Whereas, the Town of Wade, located in Cumberland County, originated as people began settling near the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad; and
Whereas, the Town was named for N.G. Wade, a local businessman who sold cross ties to the railroad; and
Whereas, the Town was originally incorporated in 1869, but later incorporated again on March 8, 1913; and
Whereas, the Town's first officers were Mayor P.W. Olive; Commissioners H.E. Matthews, Alexander McNeill, Jr., and Williams Evans; and Constable E.M. Gibson; and
Whereas, the Town established the Wade Community Fire Department in 1969, and acquired a building to serve as the Town Hall in 1972, and built its first park in 1977; and
Whereas, according to the 2009 census, the Town has a population of approximately 600 people; and
Whereas, the Town has prospered through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of its concerned leaders and citizens for 100 years; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives wishes to honor the founders of the Town of Wade and extends its sincere congratulations and best wishes to the citizens of the Town upon the Town's centennial anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Wade.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.