[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 149 (Tuesday, November 16, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H7458-H7459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING THE TOWN OF TARBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, ON ITS 250TH
ANNIVERSARY
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the
resolution (H. Res. 1475) congratulates the town of Tarboro, North
Carolina, on the occasion of its 250th anniversary.
The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
The text of the resolution is as follows:
H. Res. 1475
Whereas, in 1759, Joseph Howell deeded 150 acres of land
along the Tar River to establish a town;
Whereas the first town commissioners Reverend James Moir,
Aquila Suggs, Lawrence Toole, Elisha Battle, and Benjamin
Hart laid out a town that included 121 half-acre lots
surrounded by 50 acres of town common;
Whereas the North Carolina General Assembly on November 30,
1760, approved the charter of a town called Tarboro along the
banks of the Tar River;
Whereas Tarboro is the 11th oldest colonial town in North
Carolina;
Whereas Tarboro has the only town common outside of Boston
originally chartered with the town;
Whereas President George Washington slept in Tarboro during
a visit on his southern tour in 1791;
Whereas Tarboro was home to former United States
Congressman George Henry White who was elected to the
Congress in 1896 and 1898, and was the last African-American
to serve in Congress until World War II;
Whereas Tarboro was home to Henry Lawson Wyatt, the first
North Carolina soldier to die in the Civil War;
Whereas Tarboro was home to former Congressman Lawrence H.
(L.H.) Fountain who served North Carolina's Second
Congressional District from 1953 to 1983;
Whereas Tarboro was home to General Henry ``Hugh'' Shelton
who served in the United States Army and served as Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1997 to 2001;
Whereas Tarboro is home to a 45-block historic district
which was created in 1977 by the National Park Service;
Whereas the historic district boasts over 300 structures,
from the residential dwellings to historic churches to
original 19th century storefronts along Tarboro's Main
Street;
Whereas the vibrant downtown is listed on the National
Register of Historic Places;
Whereas Tarboro is known for its rich history, low crime
rate, and high quality of life;
Whereas Tarboro offers extensive recreation opportunities
for youth, adults, and seniors;
Whereas Tarboro is home to the Edgecombe County Veterans'
Military Museum, the Tar River Paddle Trail, and the North
Carolina Civil War Trail, and is a part of the Historic
Albemarle Trail;
Whereas, in 1999, Tarboro was devastated by the flooding
from Hurricane Floyd;
Whereas through hard work and unity, Tarboro was able to
fully recover from the event to become an even stronger
community; and
Whereas Tarboro today is home to approximately 11,000
residents and is known for its diversity and viable
industrial base: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates
the town of Tarboro, North Carolina, on the occasion of its
250th anniversary.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from
the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) and the gentleman from California
(Mr. Bilbray) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia.
General Leave
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentlewoman from the District of Columbia?
There was no objection.
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I now yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform, I am pleased to present H. Res. 1475 for
consideration. This measure congratulates the town of Tarboro, North
Carolina, on its 250th anniversary.
H. Res. 1475 was introduced by our colleague, the gentleman from
North Carolina, Representative G.K. Butterfield, on June 24, 2010. The
measure was referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government
Reform, which ordered it reported favorably by unanimous consent on
July 15, 2010. The measure enjoys the support of over 50 Members of the
House.
Mr. Speaker, the North Carolina General Assembly approved the Tarboro
town charter 250 years ago this month, November 30, 1760. It is one of
the oldest colonial towns in the State. Its downtown is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places, and it has the only town common
outside of Boston to be originally chartered with the town.
It was home to such notable figures as former United States
Congressman George Henry White, who was elected to the Congress in 1896
and 1898. He was the last African American to serve in Congress until
World War II.
Tarboro is also the home of General Hugh Shelton, who served in the
United States Army and served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
from 1997 to 2001.
Mr. Speaker, let us join together in congratulating the town of
Tarboro on reaching this historic milestone. I urge my colleagues to
join me in supporting H. Res. 1475.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1475.
Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentlewoman from the District of Columbia (Ms. Norton) that the House
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1475.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
The yeas and nays were ordered.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be
postponed.
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