Bill Text: NC H90 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Honor Hayesville's 100th Anniversary
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-09 - Ch. Res 2013-19 [H90 Detail]
Download: North_Carolina-2013-H90-Enrolled.html
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2013
RATIFIED BILL
RESOLUTION 2013-19
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 90
A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of hayesville.
Whereas, Hayesville started as a hilltop village nestled between the mountains and valleys of Clay County; and
Whereas, Hayesville was named for George Washington Hayes, a former member of the General Assembly, who was instrumental in the formation of Clay County in 1861; and
Whereas, Hayesville was incorporated by an act of the General Assembly in March, 1913; and
Whereas, Hayesville's first officers included Mayor S.E. Hogsed; Commissioners P.N. Tiger, John O. Scroggs, and Early Anderson; and Marshal Frank McClure; and
Whereas, Hayesville now serves as the county seat of Clay County; and
Whereas, the citizens of Hayesville have contributed to the social, cultural, political, and economic prosperity of the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the Town of Hayesville, which will be celebrated with events sponsored by both local government and community organizations working together to recognize key moments, businesses, and people that have impacted the Town; and
Whereas, the citizens of Hayesville hope the Town's future will be built on the success of their past values and continued commitment to working together; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1. The General Assembly honors the memory of the early founders of the Town of Hayesville, including George Washington Hayes, and honors the Town on its 100th anniversary.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Hayesville.
SECTION 3. This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 9th day of July, 2013.
s/ Daniel J. Forest
President of the Senate
s/ Thom Tillis
Speaker of the House of Representatives
