H*5148 Concurrent Resolution, By Quinn
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1998, AS "GANG
 VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS
 OF THIS INCREASING PROBLEM IN OUR STATE, AND TO REQUEST THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
 TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE STATUS OF GANG VIOLENCE IN
 SOUTH CAROLINA TO INFORM PARENTS AND OTHERS OF THE PROBLEM OF CRIMINAL GANGS.

   05/14/98  House  Introduced HJ-11
   05/14/98  House  Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
                     Resolutions HJ-11
   05/27/98  House  Committee report: Favorable Invitations and
                     Memorial Resolutions HJ-5
   05/28/98  House  Adopted, sent to Senate HJ-115
   06/02/98  Senate Introduced SJ-23
   06/02/98  Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary SJ-23
   06/03/98  Senate Recalled from Committee on Judiciary
   06/03/98  Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

May 27, 1998

H. 5148

S. Printed 5/27/98--H.

Read the first time May 14, 1998.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 5148), to declare the month of August, 1998, as "Gang Violence Awareness Month", etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

RICHARD M. QUINN, JR., for Committee.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1998, AS "GANG VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THIS INCREASING PROBLEM IN OUR STATE, AND TO REQUEST THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE STATUS OF GANG VIOLENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO INFORM PARENTS AND OTHERS OF THE PROBLEM OF CRIMINAL GANGS.

Whereas, criminal gang activity has been on the rise in the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, one of the primary functions of government is to promote public safety; and

Whereas, the General Assembly desires to promote public safety for the citizens of our State in part by focusing on the problem of criminal gangs; and

Whereas, parents, members of the General Assembly, law enforcement officials, and school officials need to be educated on the issue of gang violence and other criminal gang activities; and

Whereas, this issue also needs public awareness to deter our young citizens from becoming members of criminal gangs. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly hereby declares the month of August, 1998, as "Gang Violence Awareness Month" in South Carolina in order to raise public awareness of this increasing problem in our State.

Be it further resolved that the Attorney General is requested to provide a report to the General Assembly by January 1, 1999, on the status of gang violence, other gang crimes, and related legal issues with recommendations for deterring future criminal gang activities in an effort to assist the General Assembly in promoting public safety and public awareness of criminal gangs.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to

the Attorney General.