A senate 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 Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate 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.