H.B. 480
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Apr 1, 2021
SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK
H D
HOUSE BILL DRH40284-LG-101
Short Title: Designate State Balloon Rally. (Public)
Sponsors: Representative Harris.
Referred to:
1 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
2 AN ACT ADOPTING THE CAROLINA BALLOONFEST HELD IN THE CITY OF
3 STATESVILLE AS THE OFFICIAL BALLOON RALLY OF THE STATE OF NORTH
4 CAROLINA.
5 Whereas, the City of Statesville has held a hot air balloon festival since 1974 and
6 holds the record as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States; and
7 Whereas, the current festival is known as Carolina BalloonFest and is a
8 family-friendly, three-day event held each year in October; and
9 Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest features colorful hot air balloons, sanctioned
10 competitions, hot air balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, a balloon glow, a
11 kids zone, wine and craft beer tasting, crafts, and many more activities; and
12 Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest attracts thousands of visitors each year,
13 contributing to the local economy; and
14 Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest donates a percentage of the proceeds from the
15 festival to local nonprofits and community organizations; and
16 Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest should be adopted as the State's official balloon
17 rally; Now, therefore,
18 The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
19 SECTION 1. Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new
20 section to read:
21 "§ 145-52. State balloon rally.
22 The Carolina BalloonFest, held in October of every year in the City of Statesville, is adopted
23 as the official balloon rally of the State of North Carolina."
24 SECTION 2. This act is effective when it becomes law.
*DRH40284-LG-101*