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The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is granted by the Governor of North Carolina and is the state's highest civilian honor. [1] Although the award was first given in 1964, records of recipients were not kept until 1983. [1] Following is a partial list of its recipients. [2] [1]
The certificate reads in part: Reposing special confidence in the integrity, learning and zeal of [honoree], I [the Governor of North Carolina] do by these presents confer The Order of the Long Leaf Pine with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary, privileged to enjoy fully all rights granted to members of this exalted order, among which is the special privilege to propose the following North ...
Jul. 31—LUMBERTON — Since 1963, North Carolina's governors have reserved their highest honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the ...
The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, directed by the Governor of North Carolina, celebrates individuals like Dr. Noel who embody extraordinary commitment and service to the state. Dr.
Nov. 1—LUMBERTON — The local couple of Ruth and Finley Read have been recognized by the North Carolina Governor's Office with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Created in 1964, the Order of the ...
Winner has also been awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. [5] It is, according to the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, "Among the most sought after and valued awards conferred by the Governor of North Carolina is The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which is presented to outstanding North Carolinian's who have a proven record of service to the State.
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Old growth longleaf pine stand, scorched by fire (top); longleaf pine stand after timber removal (bottom) Before European settlement, longleaf pine forest dominated as much as 90,000,000 acres (360,000 km 2) stretching from Virginia south to Florida and west to East Texas. Its range was defined by the frequent widespread fires that were lit by ...