Current Status Bill Number:4154 Type of Legislation:House Resolution HR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19970515 Primary Sponsor:Kelley All Sponsors:Kelley, Harrell, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kennedy, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand, McMaster, Meacham, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and Young-Brickell Drafted Document Number:kgh\15259mm.97 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19970515 Subject:Fred P. Brinkman, Resolutions
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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DEDICATION OF FRED P. BRINKMAN TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE SOLEMN OCCASION OF HIS DEATH ON MAY 14, 1997.
Whereas, Fred P. Brinkman devoted his entire professional career to the leisure industry, first as manager of the Chamber of Commerce in Quincy, Florida, and as director of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce and executive director of the Ocean Highway Association; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman served with distinction as executive director of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism from 1973 until his retirement in 1991; and
Whereas, under his leadership, the agency's tourism advertising and promotion programs repeatedly received national and regional awards for excellence in creativity and performance, and tourism expenditures in South Carolina grew by one hundred thirty-two percent, reaching nearly five billion dollars and providing more than one hundred thousand industry jobs; and
Whereas, the state parks system grew from twenty-eight properties to forty-six, encompassing some 79,269.94 acres of land, with revenues totaling more than nine million dollars and park visitors exceeding eleven million; and
Whereas, the Recreation Division provided technical assistance and funding to local, public, and private agencies, including nearly forty-eight million dollars in land and water conservation funds, to assist in the acquisition and development of park and recreation areas; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman was instrumental in the creation of the regional Tourism Commissions to help attract tourism and retirees to all sections of the State, resulting in increased economic impact; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman created within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism the new Division of Community Development to bring the full benefits of tourism to all sections of the State, especially rural areas and small towns; and
Whereas, he was appointed chairman of the Governor's Task Force on Litter, for he keenly felt the need to keep South Carolina clean and beautiful for its citizenry and visitors; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman was a strong supporter of the hotel, restaurant, and tourism management programs of the University of South Carolina, Clemson University, and the technical college system, and worked closely with the General Assembly to implement a scholarship and tuition grants program to help students prepare for careers in the tourism industry; and
Whereas, he served as president of the South Carolina Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and on numerous other state boards and commissions; and
Whereas, he was held in high esteem by the South Carolina House of Representatives and the former Parks, Recreation and Tourism Commission, and was loved and respected by the staff of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, who referred to him affectionately as "Mr. B". Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That on this solemn occasion of his death on May 14, 1997, the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognizes and honors Fred P. Brinkman for his dedication to the tourism industry and the State of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Fred P. Brinkman.