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NC H1901

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

John May

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life and memory of George Milton Holmes, a former North Carolina House of Representatives member who served 16 terms from 1975-1976 and 1979-2008
  • Recognizes Holmes's service on multiple committees including Appropriations (as cochair 1995-1998), Judiciary, Public Utilities, and Election Law and Campaign Finance Reform, as well as leadership roles as Minority Whip (1981-1982) and Minority Party Joint Caucus Leader (1983-1984)
  • Acknowledges Holmes's community involvement including service as a teacher and coach (1954-1956), insurance company owner, and member of civic organizations such as Masonic lodges and Flat Rock Baptist Church
  • Notes Holmes received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Appalachian State University, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and had the George M. Holmes Convocation Center named in his honor
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Holmes's family; Holmes died December 31, 2009, at age 80

Legislative Description

Honor George Holmes

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

6/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate6/28/2010
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/20/2010

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