Bill Text: NC H249 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Reaffirming Support for Public Schools
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2015-03-17 - Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House [H249 Detail]
Download: North_Carolina-2015-H249-Amended.html
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2015
H 1
HOUSE RESOLUTION 249
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Sponsors: |
Representatives Horn, L. Johnson, Gill, and Holloway (Primary Sponsors). For a complete list of Sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly Web Site. |
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Referred to: |
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House. |
March 17, 2015
A HOUSE RESOLUTION reaffirming the General Assembly's continued support and advocacy for strong, innovative, and high‑achieving public schools during the observance of the one hundred seventy‑fifth anniversary of the first public school in north carolina.
Whereas, on January 8, 1839, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Common School Law; and
Whereas, North Carolina's first public school opened in Rockingham County on January 20, 1840; and
Whereas, Williamsburg Elementary School, in Rockingham County can trace its origins to Garrett Academy, which was founded by George W. Garrett; and
Whereas, there are more than 2,500 public schools in North Carolina serving a diverse student population of more than 1.5 million children; and
Whereas, a strong public school system plays a critical role in fostering the economic vitality of our great State and local communities; and
Whereas, our public schools are an integral part in ensuring our State's future success and prosperity; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
SECTION 1. The House of Representatives reaffirms its continued support and advocacy for strong, innovative, and high‑achieving public schools.
SECTION 2. The House of Representatives honors the memory of George W. Garrett and expresses its appreciation for his contributions to education in this State.
SECTION 3. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
