2012/09/04 RESOLUTION CELEBRATING CRAVEN COUNTY'S 300TH ANNIVERSARYHarnett
COUNTY
" NORTH CAROLINA
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A RESOLUTION BY HARNETT COUNTY CELEBRATING
CRAVEN COUNTY'S 300TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Craven County is celebrating its 300th Anniversary having been established
in 1712 and having been named in honor of William, Earl of Craven, who lived from 1606 —
1697; and
WHEREAS, Craven County, being situated between the Albemarle Sound and Cape
Fear River, grew in size and importance during the mid 18`h century, due to the significance of its
county seat, New Bern, as a river port; and
WHEREAS, Craven County, in the 19th century, continued to flourish as the railroad
served to further New Bern's commercial dominance, wealth and cultural sophistication; and
WHEREAS, Craven County, in the 20th century, welcomed the military into its
community with the establishment of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. This development
translated into new prosperity for the area, as well as greater diversity; and
WHEREAS, Craven County was where the first state legislators met; where the first
postal service in North Carolina and first post office under the Republic were established; was
home of the first public banking institution in North Carolina as well as having the first
incorporated school in North Carolina.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Harnett County Board of
Commissioners that the Board takes great pleasure on behalf of the citizens of Harnett County in
congratulating and saluting Craven County for its vital role in North Carolina's history and
future as Craven County continues to advance its motto which is Virtus in Action Consistit
which translates Virtue Consists in Action.
Duly adopted this the 4th day of September 2012.
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Dan B. Andrews
strong roots - new growth