A JOINT RESOLUTION providing for confirmation of the appointment of joseph A. Smith, jr. as commissioner of banks.

Whereas, under provisions of G.S. 53‑92, appointment by the Governor of the Commissioner of Banks is subject to confirmation by the General Assembly by joint resolution; and
Whereas, the present Commissioner of Banks has resigned, effective May 31, 2002; and
Whereas, the Governor has submitted to the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and the Senate the name of his appointee to fill the term of Commissioner of Banks;  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

SECTION 1.  The appointment of Joseph A. Smith, Jr. as Commissioner of Banks for the remainder of the term expiring March 31, 2003, is confirmed.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.
In the General Assembly read three times and ratified this the 3rd day of October, 2002.

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		 Marc Basnight
	 President Pro Tempore of the Senate

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		 James B. Black
	 Speaker of the House of Representatives