H*3823 Concurrent Resolution, By Allison, Allen, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, 
Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Beck, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, 
T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, 
Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Gamble, 
Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, 
Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, 
Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, 
Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, 
Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham, Miller, 
Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, 
Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, 
Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, Stille, 
Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, 
Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT
 CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
 CAROLINA TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", WENDY WILLIS OF FOUNTAIN INN,
 ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY".

   04/06/99  House  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-6
   04/07/99  Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-10

TO EXTEND THE BEST WISHES AND HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR CURRENT "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA", WENDY WILLIS OF FOUNTAIN INN, ON THE SPECIAL OCCASION OF "MISS SOUTH CAROLINA APPRECIATION DAY".

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are proud to have the opportunity to recognize our current "Miss South Carolina", Wendy Willis of Fountain Inn; and

Whereas, prior to winning the title of "Miss South Carolina", Miss Willis was crowned Miss Camden; and

Whereas, this outstanding and loving young lady is the daughter of Randy and Linda Willis; and

Whereas Miss Willis graduated Cum Laude from Clemson University in 1996 with a major in speech and communications and a minor in music. During her tenure at Clemson she maintained a 3.66/4.0 Overall GPA, with a 3.97/4.0 Major GPA. She plans to return to Clemson University in the future and earn a Master's Degree in Business Administration; and

Whereas, Miss Willis' other accomplishments include: Miss Clemson University 1993; Opening act for Bob Hope and singing back-up for Barry Manilow; winner of Mastercard American Collegiate Talent Search at Clemson University; and serving on the Board of the Kershaw Center Disabilities Foundation; and,

Whereas, Miss Willis' main platform issue is promoting the awareness of and support for the mentally and physically challenged. She feels that despite the Americans with Disability Act, adults with mental and physical disabilities continue to face barriers in American work places and neighborhoods, both attitudinal and physical barriers are preventing individuals with disabilities from working and living in our communities as we do. She has promoted this platform issue by raising $79,473 and devoted 873 hours for these individuals' special needs; adopting a multi-handicapped child (Christopher) and meeting his special needs to help him become a "winner" and reach his full potential as a member of society; and in collaboration with the Kershaw County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs, has helped construct a greenhouse which will provide job training and opportunities for people with disabilities for many years to come; and

Whereas, Miss Willis is presently employed as Director of Community Relations for BI-LO Center; and

Whereas, Miss Willis' aspirations for the future are to pursue a career in the sports and entertainment industry; and

Whereas, Wendy Willis is not only brilliant in the academic sphere, she is also a caring and generous human being of deeply-rooted family values and impeccably high standards; and

Whereas, we are extremely proud of Wendy Willis and are delighted to recognize our "Miss South Carolina" who is a goodwill ambassador and role model for our State and a representative of the Palmetto State who is making a difference. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, extend their best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to our current "Miss South Carolina", Wendy Willis of Fountain Inn, on the special occasion of "Miss South Carolina Appreciation Day".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to "Miss South Carolina", Wendy Willis.