H*4154 Session 112 (1997-1998)
H*4154 Resolution, By Kelley, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield,
Barrett, Battle, Bauer, J.M. Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown,
H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, A.W. Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave,
Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, J.L.M. Cromer, Dantzler,
Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, J.G. Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine,
Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, J. Hines,
M. Hines, Hinson, J.H. Hodges, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, B.L. Jordan, Keegan,
Kennedy, M.H. Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee,
L.H. Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin,
Mason, McCraw, McKay, W. McLeod, McMahand, J.D. McMaster, Meacham, Miller,
Moody-Lawrence, V.T. Mullen, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney,
Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe,
Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille,
E.C. Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley,
Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum, W.J. Young and
Young-Brickell
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DEDICATION OF FRED P. BRINKMAN
TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE SOLEMN
OCCASION OF HIS DEATH ON MAY 14, 1997.
05/15/97 House Introduced and adopted HJ-10
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DEDICATION OF FRED P.
BRINKMAN TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AND THE STATE
OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE SOLEMN OCCASION OF
HIS DEATH ON MAY 14, 1997.
Whereas, Fred P. Brinkman devoted his entire professional career to
the leisure industry, first as manager of the Chamber of Commerce in
Quincy, Florida, and as director of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of
Commerce and executive director of the Ocean Highway
Association; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman served with distinction as executive director
of the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
from 1973 until his retirement in 1991; and
Whereas, under his leadership, the agency's tourism advertising and
promotion programs repeatedly received national and regional awards
for excellence in creativity and performance, and tourism
expenditures in South Carolina grew by one hundred thirty-two
percent, reaching nearly five billion dollars and providing more than
one hundred thousand industry jobs; and
Whereas, the state parks system grew from twenty-eight properties
to forty-six, encompassing some 79,269.94 acres of land, with
revenues totaling more than nine million dollars and park visitors
exceeding eleven million; and
Whereas, the Recreation Division provided technical assistance and
funding to local, public, and private agencies, including nearly
forty-eight million dollars in land and water conservation funds, to
assist in the acquisition and development of park and recreation
areas; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman was instrumental in the creation of the
regional Tourism Commissions to help attract tourism and retirees to
all sections of the State, resulting in increased economic impact; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman created within the Department of Parks,
Recreation and Tourism the new Division of Community
Development to bring the full benefits of tourism to all sections of the
State, especially rural areas and small towns; and
Whereas, he was appointed chairman of the Governor's Task Force
on Litter, for he keenly felt the need to keep South Carolina clean and
beautiful for its citizenry and visitors; and
Whereas, Mr. Brinkman was a strong supporter of the hotel,
restaurant, and tourism management programs of the University of
South Carolina, Clemson University, and the technical college
system, and worked closely with the General Assembly to implement
a scholarship and tuition grants program to help students prepare for
careers in the tourism industry; and
Whereas, he served as president of the South Carolina Association of
Chamber of Commerce Executives and on numerous other state
boards and commissions; and
Whereas, he was held in high esteem by the South Carolina House of
Representatives and the former Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Commission, and was loved and respected by the staff of the South
Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, who referred
to him affectionately as "Mr. B". Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That on this solemn occasion of his death on May 14, 1997, the South
Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognizes and
honors Fred P. Brinkman for his dedication to the tourism industry
and the State of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the family of Fred P. Brinkman.
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