Bill Text: NC H668 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Honor Town of Dallas on 150th Anniversary

Spectrum: Committee Bill

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-23 - Adopted [H668 Detail]

Download: North_Carolina-2013-H668-Enrolled.html

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 2013

H                                                                                                                                           Simple

                                                                                                                                       Resolution

                                                                                                                                           Adopted

HOUSE RESOLUTION 668

Adopted 4/23/13

 

Sponsors:	Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (Primary Sponsor). For a complete list of Sponsors, see Bill Information on the NCGA Web Site.
Referred to:	Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

April 10, 2013

 

A HOUSE RESOLUTION honoring the founders of the town of dallas while observing the town's one hundred FIFTIETH anniversary.

Whereas, on December 21, 1846, the General Assembly enacted legislation creating Gaston County from the southern portion of Lincoln County; and

Whereas, the Town of Dallas was laid out in the geographic center of Gaston County to serve as the county seat; and

Whereas, the Town consisted of 75 acres of partially forested farmland purchased from Jesse Holland; and

Whereas, the Town was named in honor of George Mifflin Dallas of Pennsylvania, who served as vice president of the United States under President James K. Polk; and

Whereas, a courthouse was built in the central square surrounded by a jail, law offices, hotels, stores, and residences; and

Whereas, in the early 1870s, leaders of the Town supposedly declined an opportunity to have a railroad come through the Town and establish a depot; and

Whereas, in the early 1900s, a majority of the people of Gaston County voted to move the seat of county government from Dallas to Gastonia; and

Whereas, Dallas has a well‑preserved historic district that is registered with the National Register of Historic Places and contains more historic buildings than any other place in Gaston County; and

Whereas, as part of the Town's 150th anniversary, residents of Dallas have pledged to restore the Town's historic courthouse; and

Whereas, the Town's residents are very proud of their heritage and "small town" friendly atmosphere; and

Whereas, the Town's 150th anniversary is worthy of recognition and celebration and should be enjoyed and supported by all North Carolinians; Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

SECTION 1.  The House of Representatives honors the founders of the Town of Dallas and extends congratulations to the Town on its 150th anniversary.

SECTION 2.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of the Town of Dallas.

SECTION 3.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.