Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4884 Primary Sponsor:Harvin Committee Number:21 Type of Legislation:CR Subject:State Waltz designated Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Computer Document Number:BBM/10070.JM Introduced Date:May 27, 1992 Last History Body:House Last History Date:May 27, 1992 Last History Type:Introduced, referred to Committee Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Harvin Klapman Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN
---- ------ ------------ ------------------------------ ---
4884 House May 27, 1992 Introduced, referred to 21
Committee
View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
DESIGNATING "THE RICHARDSON WALTZ" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE WALTZ.
Whereas, the Richardson family, descendants of General Richard Richardson (1704-1780), who came from Virginia as a surveyor to settle in South Carolina, was known for its great love of music and dancing; and
Whereas, many balls were held as social entertainment for family and friends from far and wide, and the melody of a favorite waltz for dancing was one which was "originated" by a family member who played "by ear"; and
Whereas, this melody, known as "The Richardson Waltz", still lives today, having been handed down "by ear" from generation to generation, but had never been written until 1985, when it was arranged by Mary S. Richardson Briggs; and
Whereas, Mrs. W.M. Richardson of Orangeburg planted the seed for the preservation of "The Richardson Waltz" many years ago, and Mrs. H.B. Richardson of Summerton helped hand it down and preserve it for posterity; and
Whereas, this waltz is a beautiful and soulful melody, is a memento of the musical tradition of the Richardson family, has for many generations played an unofficial but important role in the musical history of South Carolina, and is deserving of designation as the Official State Waltz. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, designates "The Richardson Waltz" as the Official State Waltz.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ms. Laura K. LeGrand, 886 Trailmore Circle, Sumter, South Carolina 29154.