A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of dallas while observing the town's one hundred FIFTIETH anniversary.
Whereas, on December 21, 1846, the General Assembly enacted legislation creating Gaston County from the southern portion of Lincoln County; and
Whereas, the Town of Dallas was laid out in the geographic center of Gaston County to serve as the county seat; and
Whereas, the Town consisted of 75 acres of partially forested farmland purchased from Jesse Holland; and
Whereas, the Town was named in honor of George Mifflin Dallas of Pennsylvania, who served as vice president of the United States under President James K. Polk; and
Whereas, a courthouse was built in the central square surrounded by a jail, law offices, hotels, stores, and residences; and
Whereas, in the early 1870s, leaders of the Town supposedly declined an opportunity to have a railroad come through the Town and establish a depot; and
Whereas, in the early 1900s, a majority of the people of Gaston County voted to move the seat of county government from Dallas to Gastonia; and
Whereas, Dallas has a well‑preserved historic district that is registered with the National Register of Historic Places and contains more historic buildings than any other place in Gaston County; and
Whereas, as part of the Town's 150th anniversary, residents of Dallas have pledged to restore the Town's historic courthouse; and
Whereas, the Town's residents are very proud of their heritage and "small town" friendly atmosphere; and
Whereas, the Town's 150th anniversary is worthy of recognition and 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 founders of the Town of Dallas and extends congratulations to the Town on its 150th anniversary.
SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Dallas.
SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.