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aoo 9 ia097 Upon motion made, seconded and unanimously adopted, the following resolution declaring May 20th through May 26th, as Carolina Brick Week, was adopted: WHEREAS, the Brick Industry in North Carolina makes a significant contribution to the economy of the state by providing employment and construction materials and WHEREAS, the brick manufactured in the state is shipped to all parts of the country bringing recognition to the state because of the quality of the product and WHEREAS, the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes this contribution to its own area, the state and the nationand WHEREAS, the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize this contribution by celebrating this industry through the Carolina'Brick Festival, May 20 - 26, 1979. NOW THEREFORE IT IS RESOLVED that the week of May 20 - 26, 1979, be designated CAROLINA BRICK WEEK. Commissioner Gordon A. Wicker moved the adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the citizens of Lee County, along with the citizens of Harnett County, wish to show their appreciation for the establishment of the institution, Campbell College, and to pay due homage to the many persons who so carefully and lovingly guided it through severe and perilous times to this day; and WHEREAS, the oldest structure now standing and most closely linked to this heritage is the James Archibald Campbell homestead built in 1890, by Mr. Campbell, the first teacher at the school who was later to be the first Presi- dent of Campbell College; and WHEREAS, the James Archibald Campbell homestead is the birthplace of two other outstanding North Carolina College Presidents, the second President of Campbell College, and the fourth President of Meredith College; and WHEREAS, the architectural style of the James Archibald Campbell homestead is in itself interesting and worthy of note since it is representative of that seen at the turn of the century; and WHEREAS, a historical museum can also serve citizens of the County of Harnett as a much needed meeting place for cultural events, art and civic groups, a senior citizens activity center, and a center for continuing and special education, there being no public facility in the area designated for these varied and very important activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED: That, the Board of Commissioners of the County of Lee gives due recognition to the Harnett County Historical Society for its interest in the history of Harnett County and its efforts toward preservation of landmarks pertinent to that history; and