S 572 Session 114 (2001-2002)
S 0572 Concurrent Resolution, By Wilson, Courson, Bauer and Ryberg
Similar(H 4223)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT
"JEWEL OF SOUTH CAROLINA VISITOR INFORMATION" SIGNS AT EIGHT LOCATIONS ALONG
THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS THAT PROVIDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER WHICH ALLOWS A CALLER TO
OBTAIN PRE-RECORDED INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIVITIES OCCURRING IN THE CAPITAL
CITY/LAKE MURRAY COUNTRY TOURISM REGION.
04/10/01 Senate Introduced SJ-6
04/10/01 Senate Referred to Committee on Transportation SJ-6
05/22/01 Senate Polled out of committee Transportation SJ-24
05/22/01 Senate Committee report: Favorable Transportation SJ-24
05/23/01 Senate Adopted, sent to House SJ-23
05/23/01 House Introduced HJ-97
05/23/01 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
Resolutions HJ-97
POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE
MAJORITY FAVORABLE
May 22, 2001
S. 572
Introduced by Senators Wilson, Courson, Bauer and Ryberg
S. Printed 5/22/01--S. [SEC 5/23/01 3:05 PM]
Read the first time April 10, 2001.
THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 572) to request the Department of Transportation to erect "Jewel of South Carolina Visitor Information" signs at eight locations along the state's highways that provide a telephone number which allows a caller, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT "JEWEL OF SOUTH CAROLINA VISITOR INFORMATION" SIGNS AT EIGHT LOCATIONS ALONG THE STATE'S HIGHWAYS THAT PROVIDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER WHICH ALLOWS A CALLER TO OBTAIN PRE-RECORDED INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIVITIES OCCURRING IN THE CAPITAL CITY/LAKE MURRAY COUNTRY TOURISM REGION.
Whereas, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Tourism Region is blessed with many attractions, festivals, and natural resources that appeal to its visitors; and
Whereas, this region is served by three major interstate highways, which on a daily basis bring many potential visitors to this area; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe that the placement of informational signs at eight strategic locations that contain the words:
Jewel of South Carolina
Free Visitor Information
Dial *TOUR
and direct a cellular telephone user to dial a number to obtain pre-recorded information from the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism District regarding activities in the region would attract more tourists to this area; and
Whereas, these signs would be placed at the following eight strategic locations:
(1) Mile Marker 70 on Interstate Highway 26 East in Newberry County;
(2) Between Mile Markers 37 and 38 near the Aiken-Lexington County line on Interstate Highway 20 East;
(3) Between Mile Markers 84 and 85 near the Richland-Kershaw County line on Interstate Highway 20 West;
(4) Between Mile Markers 29 and 30 near the Richland-Fairfield County line on Interstate Highway 77 South;
(5) Mile Marker 120 on Interstate Highway 26 West in Lexington County;
(6) Near the Richland-Sumter County line along the westbound lane of United States Highway 378;
(7) Near the Edgefield-Saluda County line along the eastbound lane of United States Highway 378; and
(8) Near the Aiken-Saluda County line along the westbound lane of United States Highway 1. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina request the Department of Transportation to erect the eight informational signs described in this resolution at the locations identified in this resolution that will serve to attract additional tourists to the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Tourism Region.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
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