S*1392 Session 110 (1993-1994)
S*1392 Concurrent Resolution, By Giese
A Concurrent Resolution to designate August 13, 1994, as "National Federation
of the Blind of South Carolina Day".
04/28/94 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-7
05/03/94 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-7
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO DESIGNATE AUGUST 13, 1994, AS "NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF SOUTH CAROLINA
DAY."
Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina was
established in Spartanburg, South Carolina in July 1944; and
Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina is the
largest statewide organization of blind people in the United States; and
Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina was
founded to provide a sense of security, equality and opportunity, and
an outlet for self expression for the blind; and
Whereas, the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina has
fifteen hundred members in forty-two local chapters and three
statewide divisions with seven facilities across the state; and
Whereas, the founders of the National Federation of the Blind of
South Carolina, who are themselves blind, have been instrumental in
instilling hope and self-assurance in the blind and in improving the
public image of blind people; and
Whereas, programs conducted by the National Federation of the Blind
of South Carolina assist the blind in obtaining employment and
becoming productive members of society; and
Whereas, the many functions, activities, and programs of the National
Federation of the Blind of South Carolina have provided significant
benefits to the blind of the State and to the people of South Carolina
generally. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives
concurring:
That the General Assembly designates August 13, 1994, as
"National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina Day",
and the Governor is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the State of South Carolina to observe the day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Governor Campbell and to the National Federation of the Blind of
South Carolina.
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