H*5376 Resolution, By Dantzler, Hinson, Gourdine, Merrill, Allen, Allison, 
Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, 
G. Brown, J. Brown, R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, 
Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, 
Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, 
Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, 
Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, 
Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, 
Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, 
D. Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, 
Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, 
D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, 
Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, 
Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, 
A. Young and J. Young
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE JAMES NORRIS LAW OF
 BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF
 REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   05/29/02  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-243

TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE JAMES NORRIS LAW OF BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the Honorable James Norris Law of Berkeley County has ably represented the citizens of House District No. 100 since 1993; and

Whereas, Representative Law is not seeking re-election to the House of Representatives in 2002; and

Whereas, James Norris Law was born on May 6, 1947, in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, the son of the late Norris S. and Rosa M. Law; and

Whereas, educated in the public schools of Berkeley County, James Norris Law is also a 1971 graduate of Massey College; and

Whereas, answering his country's call to arms, James Norris Law served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971. He is a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War whose honorable and faithful service in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 is attested by his being awarded the Bronze Star, the Army Commendation medal with "V" Device, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; and

Whereas, James Norris Law's career in public service began as a Commissioner of Public Works in Moncks Corner, where he served in that capacity from 1978 to 1980. He served as a member of the Moncks Corner Town Council from 1980 to 1988, also serving two terms as Mayor Pro Tempore. He was elected Mayor of Moncks Corner in 1988 and served in that capacity until 1992, after which he was elected to his first term as a member of the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, active in community affairs, James Norris Law is a past Commander, American Legion Post 126, a member of the Lions Club, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Moncks Corner; and

Whereas, a successful businessman, James Norris Law is a co-owner of Law's Wholesale, Inc., of Moncks Corner. He has one child and resides with his family at 105 Law Avenue, Moncks Corner; and

Whereas, Representative Law has brought insight to complex state issues as a member of the General Assembly and has provided genuine leadership in the House; and

Whereas, we hope only for the best that life has to offer our good and valued friend and our esteemed colleague in the future. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend and thank the Honorable James Norris Law of Berkeley County for his outstanding service as a member of the House of Representatives and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our wonderful friend and distinguished colleague, James Norris Law of Moncks Corner.