GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

S	1 

SENATE BILL 1095

Short Title:  R J Reynolds Auditorium Funds.	(Public)

─────────────────────────────────────── 
Sponsors: Senator Garrou.

─────────────────────────────────────── 
Referred to:  Appropriations/Base Budget.

─────────────────────────────────────── 

April 15, 1999

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE RENOVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE RICHARD J. REYNOLDS AUDITORIUM.
Whereas, the Richard J. Reynolds Auditorium has served both the cultural needs of Forsyth County and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for over 74 years; and
Whereas, the Friends of the Richard J. Reynolds Auditorium have committed to a $7,000,000 campaign to provide for the restoration and renovation of the auditorium; and
Whereas, there is a community campaign cabinet committed to work together and oversee the renovation of the auditorium; and
Whereas, this campaign represents a unique partnership involving the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, the City of Winston-Salem, foundations, individuals, corporations, and government; and
Whereas, there is a growing demand in the Forsyth County community for an auditorium with the seating capacity to compliment the Stevens Center in hosting cultural and entertainment events; and
Whereas, this auditorium will serve as a legacy that will educate, inspire, and entertain the Forsyth County community for years to come; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to The Friends of Richard J. Reynolds Auditorium, a nonprofit corporation, the sum of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for the 1999-2000 fiscal year to renovate and restore the historic Richard J. Reynolds Auditorium, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Section 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 1999.