NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

1971 SESSION

RESOLUTION 71

SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 649

A JOINT RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF C. V. HENKEL, FORMER MEMBER OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SENATE.

Whereas, C. V. Henkel, a native and lifetime resident of Iredell County, died on April 15, 1971, at the age of 62; and

Whereas, C. V. Henkel rendered outstanding service to his community, his county, and State as a farmer, merchant, textile manufacturer, and hotel owner; and

Whereas, C. V. Henkel loved horses, golfing, and trout fishing, and contributed greatly to the development of these recreational pursuits in North Carolina; and

Whereas, C. V. Henkel served with distinction in the North Carolina Senate for five terms, during which time he was instrumental in promoting the industrial development of his county and region; and

Whereas, the General Assembly wishes to record its appreciation of his life and his contributions to the State of North Carolina;

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

Section 1.  That in the death of C. V. Henkel the State of North Carolina and the County of Iredell have lost a most useful citizen.

Sec. 2.  That the General Assembly hereby extends its sympathy to the family of C. V. Henkel for the loss of its distinguished member.

Sec. 3.  That a copy of this resolution, duly certified by the Secretary of State, shall be furnished to the family of C. V. Henkel.

Sec. 4.  This resolution shall become effective upon its ratification.

In the General Assembly read three times and ratified, this the 24th day of May, 1971.