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NC S173

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Harry Brown

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the life and memory of Walter B. Jones, Jr., born February 10, 1943, and died February 10, 2019, at age 76
  • Recognizes his service in the North Carolina House of Representatives from 1983 to 1992 and 12 consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives representing the Third District beginning in 1995
  • Acknowledges his legislative accomplishment of the Shackleford Banks Wild Horse Protection Act, passed into law in 1998, which serves as a national model for wildlife conservation
  • Notes his membership on the Armed Services Committee and various community organizations including the Pitt County Mental Health Association and Governor's Advocacy Council on Youth and Children
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to his family and extends deepest sympathy to his wife JoeAnne Whitehurst Jones and daughter Ashley Elizabeth

Legislative Description

Honor Walter B. Jones, Jr., Former Member

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/4/2019

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