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NC H731

Bill

Status

Passed

6/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Becky Carney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life and memory of Ike Franklin Andrews, a former U.S. Congressman and North Carolina state legislator who died May 10, 2010, at age 84.

  • Recognizes Andrews' military service in World War II (1943-1945) where he earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and his legal career in Pittsboro and Siler City.

  • Acknowledges his service in the North Carolina General Assembly (State Senate 1959-1960 and House 1961-1963, 1967-1972) and six terms in U.S. Congress (1972-1985), including chairing the House Subcommittee on Human Resources.

  • Notes his leadership in constitutional reform as Chair of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments during the 1969 session, which led to adoption of a revised state constitution and five amendments in 1970.

  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Andrews' family.

Legislative Description

Honor Ike Andrews

Last Action

Adopted

6/13/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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