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Bill 5384

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      5384
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20020604
Primary Sponsor:                  Harrison
All Sponsors:                     Harrison, Huggins, Allen, Allison, 
                                  Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, 
                                  Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, 
                                  J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, 
                                  Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, 
                                  Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, 
                                  Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, 
                                  Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, 
                                  Hamilton, Harrell, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, 
                                  J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, 
                                  Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, 
                                  Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, 
                                  Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, 
                                  Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, 
                                  Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, 
                                  Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, 
                                  Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, 
                                  Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, 
                                  Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, 
                                  Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, 
                                  D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, 
                                  J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, 
                                  Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, 
                                  Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, 
                                  Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, 
                                  Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and J. Young
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\pt\1044dw02.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20020605
Subject:                          Hendrix, James F. 'Jim'


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  20020605  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   20020604  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate


              Versions of This Bill

TO RECOGNIZE, APPRECIATE, AND REMEMBER WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT THE LIFE AND GOOD WORKS OF JAMES F. "JIM" HENDRIX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION, TO CONVEY THAT THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REALIZE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT THE LOSS SUSTAINED BY HIS FAMILY AND COUNTLESS FRIENDS, AND TO OFFER THIS HEARTFELT TESTIMONY OF TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF OUR BELOVED FRIEND.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were shocked and deeply saddened to receive the news of the sudden and untimely death of James F. "Jim" Hendrix, Executive Director of the State Election Commission, on Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at the age of fifty-eight; and

Whereas, Jim Hendrix will long be remembered as the "perfect executive director" of a state agency charged with overseeing voter registration and state elections by maintaining impartiality in personal situations and along partisan lines; and

Whereas, Jim was born in Lenoir, North Carolina, and was the pride and joy of his parents, Kathleen and the late Sanford Franklin Hendrix. He received an undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College and a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina. In 1965, he moved to Columbia and felt right at home because he never left -- an unfortunate loss for the Tarheel State but a fortunate one for our great State; and

Whereas, Jim is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Daryl Brinton Hendrix; two sons, Christopher, who recently earned his Masters degree from the University of South Carolina, and his wife, Elizabeth, of Elgin; Jeffrey, a 2002 graduate of Presbyterian College and his mother, Kathleen, who still resides in Lenoir; and

Whereas, Jim Hendrix was a true public servant in every sense of the word. He was someone all could rely on, trust implicitly, and believe in -- not only by the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate, but also the county and municipal officials of our forty-six counties; and

Whereas, his groundbreaking efforts and commitment to election reform in the Palmetto State was acknowledged by the Federal Election Commission. Shortly thereafter, he became recognized as a national leader in developing voting system standards. He served on many national boards and commissions including: Vice-Chair for the National Election Center Task Force on Election Reform in 2001; member of the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED); NASED Information Technology Committee to Develop Voting System Standards for the Federal Election Commission; and an instructor and panel member for the Federal Election Commission, Council of Governments, and United States Department of Justice; and

Whereas, Jim Hendrix was instrumental in establishing the first South Carolina Election Summit in 1999, resulting in numerous election reform issues which were addressed; secured funding for a statewide voter registration system as requested from the 1999 Summit and the 2001 Governor's Task Force on Election Reform; actively pursued South Carolina becoming involved in the Federal Voting on the Internet pilot program in 2000. South Carolina was one of four states chosen to participate and the only state participating on a statewide basis; and

Whereas, during his tenure as Executive Director, Jim always actively promoted the importance of the election and voter registration process and continued to encourage his staff to maintain the highest standards of excellence and to always maintain the nonpartisan character of the State Election Commission. He also stressed to his staff and others the importance of career and professional development; and

Whereas, his depth of knowledge on election and voter registration laws led Jim Hendrix to become one of the most respected experts in our State and the nation on voter registration and the election process; and

Whereas, he exhibited virtues common to all successful leaders -- intelligence, understanding of not only issues but also the needs of others, unflagging persistence, and the ability to keep confidences; and

Whereas, all who knew him, those who worked with him and those who on occasion disagreed with him, realize that a giant is gone, and that his absence leaves a void that will not easily be filled. Now, therefore,

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

That we recognize, appreciate, and remember with dignity and respect the life and good works of James F. "Jim" Hendrix, Executive Director of the State Election Commission, convey that the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina realize to the fullest extent the loss sustained by his family and countless friends, and offer this heartfelt testimony of tribute to the memory of our beloved friend.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to his widow, Mrs. Daryl Brinton Hendrix.

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