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Bill 556

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      556
Type of Legislation:              General Bill GB
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20010405
Primary Sponsor:                  O'Dell
All Sponsors:                     O'Dell, Glover, Bauer, Ford, Short, 
                                  Peeler, Holland, McGill, Waldrep, 
                                  Passailaigue, Elliott, Moore, Setzler, Reese, 
                                  Land, Patterson, Rankin, Pinckney, Hutto, 
                                  Drummond, Alexander, Ritchie, Martin, Branton, 
                                  Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Hayes and Hawkins
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\pt\1328dw01.doc
Companion Bill Number:            3850
Residing Body:                    House
Current Committee:                Education and Public Works Committee 21 
                                  HEPW
Date of Last Amendment:           20010419
Subject:                          Camden Military Academy designated 
                                  official military academy of State; Kershaw 
                                  County, State Symbols and Emblems


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
House   20010502  Committed to Committee                 21 HEPW
House   20010501  Debate adjourned until
                  Wednesday, 20010502
House   20010426  Debate adjourned until
                  Tuesday, 20010501
House   20010424  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference
------  20010423  Scrivener's error corrected
Senate  20010420  Read third time, sent to House
Senate  20010419  Amended, read second time, unanimous
                  consent for third reading on Friday,
                  20010420
------  20010409  Scrivener's error corrected
------  20010406  Companion Bill No. 3850
Senate  20010405  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference


              Versions of This Bill
Revised on April 5, 2001 - Word format
Revised on April 9, 2001 - Word format
Revised on April 19, 2001 - Word format
Revised on April 23, 2001 - Word format
Revised on April 24, 2001 - Word format

INTRODUCED

April 24, 2001

    S. 556

Introduced by Senators O'Dell, Glover, Bauer, Ford, Short, Peeler, Holland, McGill, Waldrep, Passailaigue, Elliott, Moore, Setzler, Reese, Land, Patterson, Rankin, Pinckney, Hutto, Drummond, Alexander, Ritchie, Martin, Branton, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Hayes and Hawkins

S. Printed 4/24/01--H.

Read the first time April 24, 2001.

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-706 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MILITARY ACADEMY.

Whereas, Camden Military Academy was founded in 1958 when it took over the defunct Camden Academy on the grounds of the former 64th Army Air Force (W.W. II) Training Detachment; and

Whereas, the academy educates boys into men of character and integrity in grades seven through twelve; and

Whereas, following a strict military regimen, Camden Military Academy builds leadership with emphasis on duty, integrity, morality, and self-discipline. With an active Cadet Corps of over three hundred, and Camden-Carlisle alumni in excess of six thousand, the academy is doing things right. The alumni count teachers, generals, scientists, business owners, musicians, artists, lawyers, doctors, television producers, legislators, and war veterans among its ranks. Utterly dedicated to the development of young men, Camden Military Academy has already demonstrated its long-standing commitment and willingness to uphold South Carolina's ideals of education, patriotism, gentlemanliness, and the best of character. Camden Military Academy is a life-changing experience. South Carolina is pleased to have the Camden Military Academy amongst its educational arsenal; and

Whereas, Camden Military Academy also carries on the living tradition of Carlisle Military School which was located in Bamberg County and founded in 1898; and

Whereas, Camden Military Academy desires to embellish upon the outstanding one hundred three-year-old Camden-Carlisle legacy by seeking the honorary designation as the official military academy of the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    Article 9, Chapter 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

    "Section 1-1-706.    (A)    Camden Military Academy is designated as the official military academy of the State. The designation of Camden Military Academy as the official military academy of the State is an honorary designation and does not bind the State in any way.

    (B)    The official designation does not create a new state agency or educational institution or qualify Camden Military Academy for state funds.

    (C)    The official designation does not confer any liability of the State.

    (D)    The official designation does not sanction by the State any activity, philosophy, or course of action conducted, published, or undertaken by the academy."

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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