A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT adopting the MORAVIAN star as the official state star.
Whereas, many believe the Moravian star originated in Germany in the 1830s during a geometry lesson at the Moravian Boys School; and
Whereas, the star was adopted by the Moravian Church as an advent symbol and later became a popular symbol all around the world; and
Whereas, the Moravian star is usually hung the first Sunday of Advent and remains up until Epiphany, January 6; and
Whereas, it is fitting to recognize the positive impact the Moravians have had on North Carolina's culture by adopting the Moravian star as the official State star; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding the following new section to read:
"§ 145‑52.  State star.
The Moravian star is adopted as the official star of the State of North Carolina."
SECTION 2.  This act is effective when it becomes law.