South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 865

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POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

February 3, 2004

S. 865

Introduced by Senators Thomas, Fair and Anderson

S. Printed 2/3/04--S.

Read the first time January 28, 2004.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 865) to declare Wednesday, February 18, 2004, as "South Carolina Hometown Day" in order to recognize and honor the many outstanding municipal officials, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2004, AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN OUR STATE.

Whereas, municipalities derive their power from the state constitution and laws adopted by the General Assembly; and

Whereas, there are 269 duly incorporated municipalities within the State and with 1.4 million or 35 percent of the state's population residing within municipalities; and

Whereas, it is estimated that over one million people reside in urbanized areas surrounding the incorporated municipalities; and

Whereas, all municipalities, large and small, are considered hometown for its residents, providing a sense of place and spirit of community to all within and around its municipal boundaries;

Whereas, municipalities provide essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, health and sanitation, recreation, and growth and development controls to protect and enhance the quality of life for all of the citizens of the State; and

Whereas, there are 1,584 mayors and council members that have been duly elected by the residents of their hometown to implement policies and procedures to carry out the responsibility for providing these essential services; and

Whereas, there are over 17,000 hardworking, dedicated employees of the 269 municipalities that are charged with carrying out the policies and procedures enacted by the municipal councils to provide the essential services to its citizens; and

Whereas, municipalities are economic engines of the State which drive the economy of the immediate region; and

Whereas, healthy, financially sound, and economically strong municipalities are essential to the health and welfare of the State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly declare Wednesday, February 18, 2004, as "South Carolina Hometown Day" in order to recognize and honor the many outstanding municipal officials in our State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Lillian Brock Flemming, Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council of the City of Greenville and 2004 President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.

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