A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for the confirmation of the appointment of Lyons Gray to the utilities commission.

Whereas, under the provisions of G.S. 62‑10, appointments made by the Governor to membership on the North Carolina Utilities Commission are subject to confirmation by the General Assembly by joint resolution; and
Whereas, a vacancy has occurred on the North Carolina Utilities Commission due to the expiration of the term of Susan Warren Rabon; and
Whereas, the Governor has submitted to the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate the appointment of Lyons Gray to serve on the North Carolina Utilities Commission; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

SECTION 1.  The appointment of Lyons Gray to the North Carolina Utilities Commission for a term that expires on June 30, 2021, is confirmed.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 11th day of May, 2016.

	s/	 Daniel J. Forest
	 President of the Senate

	s/	 Tim Moore
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives