GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2017

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION DRHJR40785-LG-196C

Sponsors:	Representative Lewis.
Referred to:

A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for the confirmation OF Athena Fox Brooks as a special superior court judge.

Whereas, under the provisions of G.S. 7A‑45.1(a10), as special superior court judgeships become vacant, the Governor shall submit the names of his nominees for those judgeships to the General Assembly for confirmation by ratified joint resolution; and

Whereas, vacancies occurred as a result of the expiration of the term of Judge Jeff Hunt on May 15, 2018; and

Whereas, the Governor has submitted to the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate the name of his nominee, Athena Fox Brooks, for a term as a special superior court judge; Now, therefore,

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

SECTION 1.  The General Assembly confirms the appointment of Athena Fox Brooks of Henderson County as a special superior court judge, whose term of office shall commence on the date of the appointment by the Governor and whose term of office shall end five years from the appointment.

SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.