S 369 Session 110 (1993-1994)
S 0369 Joint Resolution, By Passailaigue, Ford, McConnell, L.E. Richter,
M.T. Rose, G. Smith and Washington
A Joint Resolution to create the Battleship Missouri Memorial Commission for
the purpose of negotiating with the Defense Department, through the South
Carolina Congressional Delegation, for the donation of the decommissioned
Battleship Missouri, to the Patriot's Point Development Authority, and to
raise the necessary funding and take the steps necessary to transport the
Vessel to the State of South Carolina.
02/04/93 Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-6
02/04/93 Senate Referred to Committee on General SJ-6
03/11/93 Senate Committee report: Favorable General SJ-18
03/16/93 Senate Read second time SJ-22
03/16/93 Senate Unanimous consent for third reading on next
legislative day SJ-22
03/17/93 Senate Read third time and sent to House SJ-17
03/18/93 House Introduced and read first time HJ-22
03/18/93 House Referred to Committee on Ways and Means HJ-22
04/05/94 Tabled in committee
COMMITTEE REPORT
March 11, 1993
S. 369
Introduced by SENATORS Passailaigue, Rose, Richter, Ford, Greg
Smith, McConnell and Washington
S. Printed 3/11/93--S.
Read the first time February 4, 1993.
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 369), to create the
Battleship Missouri Memorial Commission for the purpose of
negotiating with the Defense Department,, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and
recommend that the same do pass:
THOMAS L. MOORE, for Committee.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
TO CREATE THE BATTLESHIP MISSOURI MEMORIAL
COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF NEGOTIATING WITH THE
DEFENSE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE SOUTH CAROLINA
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION, FOR THE DONATION OF THE
DECOMMISSIONED BATTLESHIP MISSOURI, TO THE
PATRIOT'S POINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND TO RAISE
THE NECESSARY FUNDING AND TAKE THE STEPS
NECESSARY TO TRANSPORT THE VESSEL TO THE STATE OF
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, it has come to the General Assembly's attention that the United
States Navy is decommissioning the Battleship Missouri after it has
given more than seventeen years of honorable and distinguished service
to our country; and
Whereas, the Battleship Missouri has served under two separate
commissions, having been originally commissioned on June 11, 1944,
and decommissioned on December 26, 1955, and subsequently having
been recommissioned on May 10, 1986, and decommissioned on March
30, 1992; and
Whereas, the Battleship Missouri is a ship of great historic significance
having served with great distinction during World War II and as it was
the site of the signing of the Japanese surrender to the allies on
September 2, 1945; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina established the Patriot's Point
Development Authority in 1983 in Charleston where a National Naval
Museum is located; and, presently, the aircraft carrier Yorktown and
other navy and coast guard ships, submarines, and vessels are located at
this National Naval Museum; and
Whereas, if the U.S.S. Missouri does become a permanent part of the
National Naval Museum located in Charleston, South Carolina, its
presence would heighten the state's international and national prestige
and recognition, provide economic benefits from tourism, and provide
definite educational benefits as the ship is a tangible piece of our
country's history; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution,
hereby express their belief that the placement of the U.S.S. Missouri at
Patriot's Point would be a fitting tribute to this great ship and a valued
addition to the National Naval Museum. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The Battleship Missouri Memorial Commission is
created to negotiate with the U.S. Defense Department, through the
South Carolina congressional delegation, to secure the donation of the
decommissioned Battleship Missouri, to raise the necessary funding and
take the steps necessary to relocate the vessel to the State of South
Carolina. Any funds raised must be received and processed by the
Patriot's Point Development Authority. The authority is responsible for
the disbursement and appropriate accounting of all funds expended in
furtherance of the efforts of the commission.
The commission shall be composed of five members: one member
representing and appointed by the Governor, one member representing
the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, one member representing the Senate appointed by the
President Pro Tempore of the Senate, one member representing and
designated by the Patriot's Point Authority, and one member
representing the town of Mount Pleasant to be appointed by the mayor
or her designee.
The commission is required to file a report with the General Assembly
which sets forth its efforts to implement this resolution, an analysis of
the cost and benefits to be derived by the acquisition of the U.S.S.
Missouri, and other actions which may be necessary to obtain and
transport the vessel to the State of South Carolina.
SECTION 2. The commission shall cease to exist and operate upon
submittal of its report to the General Assembly unless otherwise
reauthorized by the General Assembly to continue in existence and
operation.
SECTION 3. Members of the commission shall bear the cost for any
travel or other expenses incurred as a result of duties undertaken in order
to implement this resolution.
SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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