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NC H1010

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Honors Leander Alton Respass, the first African-American police officer in the Elizabeth City Police Department, who began service on April 13, 1963
  • Recognizes Respass's 21-year career with the department, during which he earned the rank of corporal in 1973 and sergeant in 1975, retiring in 1984
  • Acknowledges Respass's role during the Civil Rights era in helping pave the way for hiring other minorities in Elizabeth City
  • Directs the Principal Clerk to send certified copies of the resolution to Respass's family, the Mayor of Elizabeth City, and the Chief of the Elizabeth City Police Department
  • Effective upon adoption on May 21, 2013

Legislative Description

Honor Leander Respass

Last Action

Adopted

5/21/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/8/2013

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