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Bill Summary · HR 1239

Overview

  • Type: House Resolution (H 1)
  • Session: North Carolina General Assembly, 2025
  • Short Title: Honor Mike Clampitt
  • Purpose: Honoring the life and memory of James Michael “Mike” Clampitt, former member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and expressing sympathy to his family.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution recognizes and memorializes James Michael Clampitt for his public service, career in firefighting and law enforcement, and legislative work.
  • It highlights Clampitt’s contributions to public safety, emergency services training, and his leadership roles within Republican party organizations and the North Carolina General Assembly.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Section 1: Formal honor and acknowledgment of Clampitt’s life and service to the state and nation.
  • Section 2: Expresses the Deepest sympathy to Clampitt’s family.
  • Section 3: Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to Clampitt’s family.
  • Section 4: States that the resolution becomes effective upon adoption.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Clampitt’s family and colleagues: The resolution publicly acknowledges and honors his life.
  • The general public and governmental institutions: No legal or policy changes; symbolic recognition by the House of Representatives.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and referred to the Calendar on June 24, 2026.
  • Status: Passed the first reading on June 24, 2026; filed the same day; added to the Calendar.
  • As a memorial resolution, it serves a ceremonial function with no fiscal impact or regulatory effect.

Notable Details

  • Clampitt’s Biography Highlights (as cited in the resolution):
    • Born February 17, 1955, in Swain County, NC.
    • Education: Swain County High School (1973); associate degree in Fire Science and Technology from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (1976).
    • Career: Volunteer firefighter; deputy sheriff in Forsyth County; firefighter and Captain with the Charlotte Fire Department (27 years); roles in training and emergency services coordination; helped develop Swift Water Rescue Program.
    • Public Service: Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms for the NC House (post-retirement); chaired or served on various committees and task forces; involved in Western NC driving while impaired (DWI) task force; recognized as a “Jobs Champion” by NC Chamber.
    • Legislative service: Elected to NC House of Representatives for multiple terms (2017-2018, 2021-2022, 2023-2024, 2025-2026); represented House District 119 (Swain, Transylvania, Jackson; portions of Haywood at times).

Summary

This bill is a ceremonial House Resolution honoring the life and public service of James Michael Clampitt, a former North Carolina state representative with a distinguished career in firefighting, law enforcement, and public safety training. It acknowledges his contributions to Western North Carolina, his leadership within the legislature and Republican Party structures, and extends sympathy to his family. It involves no policy changes, appropriations, or regulatory steps beyond formal recognition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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