H*4638 Concurrent Resolution, By Clyburn
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. LEON LOVE, CHAIR OF THE
 SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED
 SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

   01/19/12  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate
                     (House Journal-page 4)
   01/19/12  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (Senate Journal-page 6)

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. LEON LOVE, CHAIR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of the South Carolina General Assembly recognize those who give of themselves for the betterment of this great State's citizenry; and

Whereas, Mr. Leon Love is among the most respected of such public benefactors, having devoted the past six years to serving as vice chair and chair of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission and, in his leadership capacity, to championing the importance of identifying, recording, and preserving the African-American experience in South Carolina; and

Whereas, in preparation for his life's work, Mr. Love earned a bachelor's degree at Claflin College, followed by graduate studies at the University of South Carolina and Webster University; and

Whereas, for thirty years, this York native was employed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, where he further served the people of this State; and

Whereas, he has committed his life to building families and promoting high self-esteem. In his own family, he and his beloved wife, the former Nancy Faye Sanders, are the proud parents of two children and two grandchildren; and

Whereas, grateful for his dedication, the General Assembly is pleased to pause in its deliberations to honor Mr. Leon Love for his many years of valuable service to the people of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and commend Mr. Leon Love, chair of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, for his distinguished service to the Palmetto State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mr. Leon Love.