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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Courson, Peeler, Land, Setzler, Leatherman, Leventis, Matthews, Thomas, McGill, Elliott, Hayes and Rose
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Introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2009
Currently residing in the Senate Committee on Operations and Management
Summary: Senator Glenn F. McConnell
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12/10/2008 Senate Prefiled 12/10/2008 Senate Referred to Committee on Operations and Management 1/13/2009 Senate Introduced SJ-77 1/13/2009 Senate Referred to Committee on Operations and Management SJ-77
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE GLENN FANT McCONNELL OF CHARLESTON TO BE PLACED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, LONGTIME AND BELOVED SENATOR FROM THE FORTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT, A LOYAL AND COMPASSIONATE PUBLIC SERVANT, AND A DISTINGUISHED STATESMAN.
Whereas, the Honorable Glenn F. McConnell of Charleston is a distinguished member of the Senate, serving continuously since his first election in 1980; and
Whereas, during Glenn F. McConnell's distinguished political career, he served on numerous committees of the Senate culminating in chairmanships of the Senate Rules Committee and the Senate Judiciary Committee; and
Whereas, on January 9, 2001, Senator McConnell achieved the pinnacle of Senate service when he was elected to lead the Senate as President Pro Tempore; and
Whereas, in addition to his outstanding service to the citizens of this State during his tenure in the Senate, Glenn F. McConnell has achieved great professional success as an attorney and small businessman in Charleston; and
Whereas, Senator McConnell's love of the mysteries of American history is well known. His historical curiosity provided great dividends for the citizens of our State and nation when the HL Hunley was raised off South Carolina's coast after being lost for 137 years; and
Whereas, throughout a successful legal, business, and political career he remains committed to his family and his faith; and
Whereas, the many contributions of Glenn F. McConnell to the well-being of the citizens of the State are numerous and greatly deserving of permanent recognition and tribute in a place of honor in the Senate Chamber where he serves with such great distinction. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate authorizes the commissioning of a portrait of the Honorable Glenn Fant McConnell of Charleston to be hung in the Senate Chamber as a tribute to this great South Carolinian and distinguished statesman. The portrait shall conform to the policies and requirements set forth by the Operations and Management Committee.
Be it further resolved that a Portrait Committee of seven members of the Senate be appointed as follows: three members appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate, three members appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate, and a Chairman appointed by the President of the Senate. The committee shall handle the arrangements and details of the hanging of a portrait including, but not limited to, an appropriate ceremony to commemorate the unveiling and dedication of the portrait. The cost of obtaining the portrait must be paid by private contributions.
Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the Senate shall provide such assistance and services as the Committee shall direct.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Glenn F. McConnell.
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