GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2015

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HOUSE RESOLUTION DRHR30095-LG-58C  (03/09)

 

 

 

 

Sponsors:	Representatives Horn, L. Johnson, Gill, and Holloway (Primary Sponsors).
Referred to:

 

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.