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 HONORING BILL HEDGEPETH: SELECT BANK & TRUST AND SELECT BANCORP INC., 
                   THE 2019 REALTOR CUP AWARD WINNER

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 6, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Bill Hedgepeth with Select Bank and Trust and Select Bancorp Inc. for 
receiving the 2019 Realtor Cup award from the Fayetteville Chamber of 
Commerce.
  Bill has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of 
Select Bank & Trust and Select Bancorp Inc. since 2008. This includes 
19 branches in North Carolina and South Carolina. Bill is known for not 
just his exemplary work in real estate, but his commitment to lead in 
the community.
  Throughout his career, Bill has been recognized for his effort and 
natural talent. He has been named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary 
Foundation of Rotary International and in 2015 received the Business of 
the Year Award on behalf of Select Bank & Trust and Select Bancorp Inc.
  Not only is Bill dedicated to seeking excellence in his career but he 
currently serves as the Board Chair of the United Way of Cumberland 
County, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber board Treasurer, the 
Fayetteville and Cumberland County Vision 2026 Board, the Highland 
Country Club Board of Directors and the Fayetteville Technical 
Community College Board of Trustees.
  Bill is very deserving of this award, and I couldn't be prouder of 
the example he set for our county and beyond.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Bill Hedgepeth 
on receiving the 2019 Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Realtor Cup.

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