Current Status Bill Number:747 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19950418 Primary Sponsor:McConnell All Sponsors:McConnell and Passailaigue Drafted Document Number:BBM\10171JM.95 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19950420 Subject:Carolina Day; June 28, 1995
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Senate 19950420 Received from House
House 19950419 Introduced, adopted, returned
with concurrence
Senate 19950418 Introduced, adopted, sent to House
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DESIGNATING JUNE 28, 1995, AS "CAROLINA DAY" IN COMMEMORATION OF THE EVENTS OF JUNE 28, 1776, WHEN A GROUP OF OUT-MANNED AND OUT-GUNNED SOUTH CAROLINIANS, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF COLONEL WILLIAM MOULTRIE, TURNED BACK THE ATTACK OF A POWERFUL BRITISH FLEET BENT ON CAPTURING CHARLESTON IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
Whereas, on June 28, 1776, a gallant group of out-manned and out-gunned South Carolinians, under the leadership of Colonel William Moultrie, turned back the attack of a powerful British fleet bent on capturing Charleston; and
Whereas, a defeat of the South Carolinians in the first days of the American Revolution would have been disastrous to the American cause; instead, this brilliant victory provided a beacon of hope to the patriots in those difficult days and became the first triumph of the new nation; and
Whereas, for subsequent generations of Carolinians, the twenty-eighth of June was independence day, a day to honor the liberty they enjoyed; parades, fireworks, picnics, and many other events were held to mark the day; with this commemoration, citizens of the Palmetto State celebrated not only their independence but also their unique heritage and culture; and
Whereas, in 1995, the South Carolina Historical Society, the Society of the Cincinnati, the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Fort Moultrie National Monument, and the 64th Regiment of Foot Re-enactors, under the name of the Palmetto Society, are joining their efforts to restore this important day to its proper place on South Carolina's calendar; in observance of Carolina Day, June 28, 1995, the Palmetto Society has planned a full day of activities, including a church service, a theatrical performance, a procession, and a wreath-laying ceremony; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly firmly believe that the significance of the accomplishments of June 28, 1776, should be appropriately commemorated. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, designates June 28, 1995, as "Carolina Day".
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Major General J. A. Grimsley, Jr., USA (Retired), Chairman, Palmetto Society, The Fireproof Building, 100 Meeting Street, Charleston, 29401-2299.