H*4840 Session 109 (1991-1992)
H*4840 Concurrent Resolution, By J.J. Snow
A Concurrent Resolution to commend the Honorable Robert Linwood Altman for his
truly distinguished service as a member of the House of Representatives from
Georgetown County and for many years of public service in other capacities
upon his retirement from the South Carolina House of Representatives.
05/12/92 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-17
05/13/92 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE ROBERT LINWOOD ALTMAN
FOR HIS TRULY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM GEORGETOWN
COUNTY AND FOR MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE IN
OTHER CAPACITIES UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly have learned with deep
regret that one of the most respected and well-liked members of the
House of Representatives, Representative Linwood Altman from
Georgetown County, has announced his intention not to seek re-election
to the House in 1992; and
Whereas, Linwood Altman first began his service in the House in 1979
and has served continuously since this date and without question his
legislative career is one of the most remarkable in terms of effectiveness
in the history of the House; and
Whereas, he is a native of Georgetown County and currently resides in
Pawleys Island. Before and after becoming a member of the House, he
did as much or more than anyone to preserve the beauty and uniqueness
of Pawleys. He chaired the Board of Trustees of the Pawleys Island
Chapel which is a landmark of the South Carolina Low Country, and he
served as Director of the Pawleys Island Civic Association which
worked for the preservation of Pawleys Island prior to its incorporation
as a municipality. He also served his home county of Georgetown in
many other varied capacities including Chairman of the County Planning
Commission, as a member of the County Board of Education, and as a
member of the County Recreation Commission. In recognition of his
service as a local and state public official, he has received many awards
and honors including being named Georgetown Jaycee of the Year and
receiving the Brookgreen Medal in recognition of his contributions in
helping to protect and preserve Brookgreen Gardens which is known
internationally for having some of the world's most famous outdoor
sculptures and flora; and
Whereas, when he became a member of the House of Representatives in
1979, he moved into his role as a state legislator with confidence and
integrity. Linwood Altman is respected throughout the General
Assembly as a quiet, forceful, and influential member who has been an
effective voice for business, industry, and economic development in
South Carolina while at the same time fairly considering all needs and
concerns of the various constituents in South Carolina; and
Whereas, his efforts and hard work were rewarded with many
considerable accomplishments. For example, as a member of the State
Highway Commission and as Chairman of the Grand Strand Area
Transportation Policy Committee, he played a key role in the
establishment of the SHIMS Program and the construction of the
Highway 521 corridor from the Grand Strand area of our State; and
Whereas, he also cares deeply about South Carolina's pristine
environment and natural beauty. He played a major role in enacting into
law the Beachfront Management Act and as a member of the Coastal
Council and the Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission constantly
sought to protect South Carolina's precious gifts for future generations;
and
Whereas, in all his endeavors he has been supported by his lovely wife,
Nancy, to whom he has been married thirty-seven years and with whom
he raised three fine children; and
Whereas, South Carolina is a better place to live and work in part due to
the unselfish contributions of this dedicated public servant and members
of the General Assembly, by this resolution, on behalf of the people of
Georgetown County and the State of South Carolina would like to
publicly recognize and thank him for all that he has done as a state and
local public official upon the occasion of his retirement from the House
of Representatives. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby commend the
Honorable Robert Linwood Altman for his truly distinguished service
as a member of the House of Representatives from Georgetown County
and for many years of public service in other capacities upon his
retirement from the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Representative Altman in the Hall of the House at a time to be
determined by the Speaker.
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