NC H1259

Honors the City of Newton's annual Soldiers Reunion on its 125th anniversary in 2014, celebrating a tradition beginning July 4, 1889 when Civil War veterans gathered for recognition and pension payments.

Recognizes the Soldiers Reunion as believed to be the longest continuous patriotic celebration in the country, held the third week of August and attracting approximately 10,000 visitors to downtown Newton.

Acknowledges the 2014 reunion scheduled for August 17-24, sponsored by American Legion Post No. 16 and the Newton Merchants Association, with events hosted by the City of Newton Parks and Recreation Department.

Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit certified copies of the resolution to the City of Newton, American Legion Post No. 16, and the Newton Merchants Association.