GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 1106

 
 
Sponsors:	Senators Jordan, Soles, Ballantine, and Albertson.	
Referred to:	Rules and Operations of the Senate.	
October 2, 2001

     
A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING BENJAMIN DAVID "B. D." SCHWARTZ, FORMER MEMBER OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, Benjamin David "B. D." Schwartz was born in Chrask, Poland, on January 17, 1909, to Louis Schwartz and Annie Rulhick Schwartz; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz and his family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1913; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1929; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz married Sylvia Wolk on June 3, 1931; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz was the owner and operator of the Home Furniture Store in Wilmington for almost 40 years and was a founding member and the first president of the Wilmington Furniture Dealers Association; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz served his community in many capacities, notably as a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Wilmington Merchants Association, Kiwanis, and Elks; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz was a founding member and one of the leaders of the Committee of 100, which brought new industry to Wilmington after the closing of the Atlantic Coastline Railroad offices; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz served as the Mayor of Wilmington and Mayor Pro Tempore; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz served with honor and distinction in the General Assembly as a member of the House of Representatives in the 1973, 1975, and 1977 Sessions and as a member of the Senate in the 1979 Session; and
Whereas, during his tenure in the legislature, B. D. Schwartz helped establish centers for autistic children in Wilmington, Asheville, and Charlotte; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz supported education and served as a charter member of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Foundation, as an original member of the Board of Trustees of the University, and as chair of the Board of Trustees during his final term; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz and his wife, Sylvia, established a fellowship for students pursuing higher degrees in education at the University; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz's commitment to the University was recognized when a campus residence hall was named in his honor; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz received other honors and recognitions, including the Outstanding Community Service Award from the North Carolina Human Relations Commission in 1972 and the Good Citizenship Award from the Wilmington Civitan Club, which he shared with his wife, in 1993; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz was an active member of the B'nai Israel Synagogue and served as a participant and chair of the United Jewish Appeal; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz died on July 11, 2001; and
Whereas, B. D. Schwartz is survived by his son, Mel Schwartz, his daughter, Maxine Schwartz Seller, six grandchildren, and five great‑grandchildren; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of Benjamin David "B. D." Schwartz and expresses the appreciation of this State and its citizens for the service he rendered.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Benjamin David "B. D." Schwartz for the loss of a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the family of Benjamin David "B. D." Schwartz.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.