South Carolina General Assembly
121st Session, 2015-2016

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Bill 891


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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE CLEMENTA CARLOS PINCKNEY OF RIDGELAND TO BE PLACED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, LONGTIME AND BELOVED SENATOR FROM THE FORTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, A LOYAL AND COMPASSIONATE PUBLIC SERVANT AND A DISTINGUISHED STATESMAN.

Whereas, the many contributions of Clementa C. Pinckney 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 has served with such great distinction. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate authorizes the commissioning of a portrait of the Honorable Clementa Carlos Pinckney of Ridgeland to be hung in the Senate Chamber as a tribute to this great South Carolinian and distinguished statesman. The portrait shall measure no more than thirty-six inches high and thirty-two inches wide.

Be it further resolved that a Portrait Committee of seven members of the Senate be appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The senior member of the committee shall serve as its chairman. The committee shall handle the arrangements and details of the hanging of a portrait including, but not limited to, the location for the portrait and an appropriate ceremony to commemorate the unveiling and dedication of the portrait.

Be it further resolved that the Clerk of the Senate shall provide such assistance and services as the committee shall direct.

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