GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2009

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1722

Sponsors:	Representatives McLawhorn, E. Warren, Williams (Primary Sponsors);  Hughes, Pierce, and Rapp.
Referred to:	Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

May 17, 2010

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE TWO HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF PITT COUNTY.

Whereas, on November 17, 1760, the Colonial Assembly passed an act effective January 1, 1761, dividing Beaufort County into Beaufort and Pitt Counties; and

Whereas, the new county would be named for William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, who was, at that time, the Prime Minister of England; and

Whereas, the citizens of Pitt County have made significant contributions to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and

Whereas, Pitt County has continued to grow and prosper through the continued dedication, insight, and planning of the county's elected leaders and concerned citizens; and

Whereas, this occasion is worthy of celebration, and therefore, plans have been made to celebrate the county's historic 250^th anniversary with activities throughout the 2010 calendar year; Now, therefore,

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

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the founders of Pitt County and congratulates the county on its 250^th anniversary.

SECTION 2.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Honorable Kenneth R. Ross, Chairman of the Pitt County Board of Commissioners.

SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.