A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE TERCENTENARY CELEBRATION OF THE CITY OF NEW BERN.
Whereas, the City of New Bern is the second oldest city in North Carolina; and
Whereas, in many ways, the 300th anniversary of New Bern is the 300th anniversary of the Colony and State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, city, county, and private sources are estimated to contribute over 70% of the $2.15 million in anniversary celebration funds; and
Whereas, it is imperative that the State ensure the continuing success of New Bern and its importance to North Carolina and the nation; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the New Bern 300th Anniversary Committee, a nonprofit organization, the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the 2009‑2010 fiscal year to cover costs associated with planning, promoting, and implementing a yearlong program of events in New Bern, a statewide outreach program to North Carolina public schools, publications, and a series of travel programs to cities across North Carolina to engage North Carolinians in our State's history.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2009.