Current Status Bill Number:1410 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19960508 Primary Sponsor:Patterson All Sponsors:Patterson Drafted Document Number:jic\6008ac.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960509 Subject:Blind Commission, 30th Anniversary
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Senate 19960509 Received from House
House 19960509 Introduced, adopted, returned
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TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND ON ITS THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE FOR THE THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE BLIND AND SEVERELY VISUALLY IMPAIRED CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT STATE.
Whereas, the Commission for the Blind has provided commendable service in rehabilitating individuals who are legally blind and persons with eye conditions that lead to blindness; and
Whereas, due to the leadership of the Commissioner, the Board of Commissioners, and the staff of this vital state agency, citizens who are blind and those at risk of losing their sight enjoy an independent and productive quality of life; and
Whereas, the Commission for the Blind is also to be commended for its ongoing efforts to prevent blindness whenever possible. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly recognizes and congratulates the South Carolina Commission for the Blind on its thirtieth anniversary and expresses appreciation and gratitude for the thirty years of service to the blind and severely visually impaired citizens of this great State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Commissioner, the Board of Commissioners, and the staff of the Commission for the Blind.