S*0493 Concurrent Resolution, By Sheheen
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013, AS "CITY OF
 CAMDEN DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

   03/07/13  Senate Introduced (Senate Journal-page 2)
   03/07/13  Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations
                     (Senate Journal-page 2)
   03/21/13  Senate Polled out of committee Invitations
                     (Senate Journal-page 21)
   03/21/13  Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations
                     (Senate Journal-page 21)
   04/09/13  Senate Adopted, sent to House (Senate Journal-page 67)
   04/10/13  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (House Journal-page 36)

POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

March 21, 2013

S. 493

S. Printed 3/21/13--S.

Read the first time March 7, 2013.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 493) to declare Thursday, April 11, 2013, as "City of Camden Day" in, etc., respectfully

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

TO DECLARE THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2013, AS "CITY OF CAMDEN DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, founded by King George III, the City of Camden was originally laid out in 1732 as the Town of Fredricksburg; and

Whereas, Camden is South Carolina's oldest inland city and the steeplechase capital of the world; and

Whereas, Camden's families and residents enjoy a top-notch school system, more than three hundred acres of beautiful parks and green spaces, and a variety of community activities; and

Whereas, thousands of tourists visit Camden each year for cultural events, horse races, music festivals, historic events, and reenactments; and

Whereas, the dedicated employees of the City of Camden provide services for its citizens and contribute to Camden's quality of life and the success of local businesses; and

Whereas, rich in historic sites, Camden boasts a historic district containing some of the most beautiful antebellum homes in South Carolina; and

Whereas, the City of Camden is home to the two largest sporting events in the State, the Colonial Cup and the Carolina Cup; and

Whereas, Camden has a vision that includes many economic-development and beautification projects, all leading to the same goal: making Camden a great place to live, work, and play. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, declare Thursday, April 11, 2013, as "City of Camden Day" in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Honorable Tony Scully, Mayor of the City of Camden.