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North Carolina Commission on the Bicentennial oir the United States Constitution 532 N. Wilmington St. · R~lelgh, N. C. ~7604 Telephone: (919) 733-2050 Lt. Governor Robert B. Jordan, III April 16, 1986 ' Gerry Hancock Chairman Director ~M'qlqOUNCEMENT Ol~ PUBLIC HEARINGS From now through the end of 1989, the people of North Carolina will commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the signing and ratification of the United States Constitution. To coordinate the bicentennial activities, the General Assembly established the North Carolina Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, including members appointed by the ~overnor, the Lt. Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Lt. Governor Bob Jordan serves as Chairman of the Commission by statute. As it begins its work, tha Commission would like to hear from persons or organizations who have recommendations concerning possible projects or other activities which would be appropriate during the bicentennial commemoration. The Commission has scheduled the following four public hearings for that purpose, and all citizens are cordially invited to attend: Asheville May 14 Old Biltmore School Building 391 Hendersonville Rd. Greenville May 20 East Carolina University Willis Building 1st and Reed Streets Raleigh May 21 N.C. Museum of History Auditorium 109 E. Jones St. Charlotte May 28 Downtown Charlotte Branch, Mecklenburg County Public Library 310 N. Tryon St. All hearings will be from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. If you can not attend one of these hearings, or if your comments at the hearing would exceed five minutes, the Commission will be pleased to accept comraents in writing and make them a part of the hearing record.