R 66, Dix 306 Support Act

Dix 306 Support Act

R 66, 87th Session

Version Info:

11-27-2007, as initially introduced: HTML

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Basic Information:

Primary Sponsor(s):

Alston, Compton (Corresponding), Rose, and Webb

Current Status:

Adopted by Senate

Report(s):

None

Long Title:

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO FORMALLY SUPPORT THE USE OF THE 306 ACRES AT DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL AS A DESTINATION PARK

Summary of Purpose:

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO FORMALLY SUPPORT THE USE OF THE 306 ACRES AT DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL AS A DESTINATION PARK

Consideration History:

11-26-2007:

Filed for introduction

11-28-2007 Senate:

First Reading
Referred to the Public Affairs Committee by the Student Senate President

3-12-2008 Senate:

Discharged from Committee by consent
Adopted by consent

3-19-2008 Committee:

Public Affairs Committee Consideration

Online Text

(as of 11-27-2007, as initially introduced)

RESOLUTION 66

A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED

AN ACT TO FORMALLY SUPPORT THE USE OF THE 306 ACRES AT DOROTHEA DIX HOSPITAL AS A DESTINATION PARK

Short Title: Dix 306 Support Act (Public)

Sponsored by: Senator ALSTON, COMPTON (corresponding), ROSE, and WEBB

Signatories:

First Reading: Version Date: November 20, 2007

Referred to: .

WHEREAS, with the closing of Dorothea Dix Hospital at the end of 2008, there is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect the remaining 306 acres on the Dix campus and preserve it as a world-class destination park; and,

WHEREAS, preserving the historic buildings located on the Dix campus for future public use respects the legacy of the past and promotes future opportunities; and,

WHEREAS, the preservation of 306 acres as a destination park ensures the well-being of future generations, our economic stability and our quality of life; and,

WHEREAS, 306 acres will not come close to being enough green space for North Carolina’s quickly growing and expanding population; and,

WHEREAS, by preserving these 306 acres of land it will create a great place to for the next generation of students to relax, play, learn and work; and,

WHEREAS, North Carolina prides itself in balancing progress with preservation; making North Carolina a great place to live and work; and,

WHEREAS, the Dorothea Dix Hospital land is located directly adjacent to Centennial Campus; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the North Carolina State University Student Senate that the Student Government and the Student Body expresses support of the land use plan that preserves the 306 acres of the Dix Campus as a world-class destination park for all of NC; and be it further,

RESOLVED, NC State Student Government encourages all elected officials to endorse and support this plan to preserve the 306 acres on the Dorothea Dix Campus as a world-class destination park; and be it further,

RESOLVED, NC State Student Government encourages all university officials to endorse and support this plan to preserve the 306 acres on the Dorothea Dix Campus as a world-class destination park; and be it further,

RESOLVED, NC State Student Government calls upon the Staff and Faculty Senates to endorse and support this plan to preserve the 306 acres on the Dorothea Dix Campus as a world-class destination park.

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