NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1977 SESSION

 

 

CHAPTER 1034

SENATE BILL 785

 

 

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL RESOURCES FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE STAGVILLE PRESERVATION CENTER.

 

Whereas, the cultural heritage of North Carolina has made an immeasurable contribution to all the citizens of the State; and

Whereas, the preservation of North Carolina's architectural heritage enjoys a prominent place in historic preservation in the nation; and

Whereas, in excess of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) is spent annually in North Carolina on preservation projects by the citizens of the State; and

Whereas, professional help for these citizens is limited due to accessible training facilities; and

Whereas, the Liggett Group, Inc., of Durham has deeded land and historic structures to the State, valued at more than a quarter of a million dollars ($250,000), for the establishment of the Stagville Preservation Center; and

Whereas, this center is the first statewide preservation center in the nation, and is during its first year of operation enjoying a substantial professional reputation throughout the State; and

Whereas, this center has the cooperation of the various universities, colleges, and technical schools, their staffs, faculties, and facilities, in the Triangle area; and

Whereas, the Stagville Center receives support and encouragement from the many preservation organizations in both the State and the Triangle area; and

Whereas, an appropriation is needed to continue the work being done at the Stagville Center during the next fiscal year; Now, therefore,

 

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:

 

Section 1.  There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the Division of Archives and History, Department of Cultural Resources, for the 1977-1978 fiscal year the sum of eighty-four thousand nine hundred fifty-seven dollars ($84,957), and for the 1978‑1979 fiscal year the sum of eighty-nine thousand nine hundred fifty-seven dollars ($89,957) for the use of the Stagville Preservation Center. Funds appropriated by this act shall be expended only in accordance with G.S. 121-11 and G.S. 143-31.2.

Sec. 2.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1977.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 1st day of July, 1977.