H*5038 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*5038 Concurrent Resolution, By Cooper, Allison, Anderson, Askins, Bailey,
J.M. Baxley, Beck, Boan, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown,
A.W. Byrd, B.D. Cain, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, C.D. Chamblee, Clyburn,
Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, J.L.M. Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday,
L.L. Elliott, Fair, J.G. Felder, Fleming, R.C. Fulmer, Gamble, Govan,
H.M. Hallman, Harrell, J.L. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, R.J. Herdklotz,
J. Hines, M. Hines, J.H. Hodges, Howard, H.G. Hutson, Inabinett, M.F. Jaskwhich,
Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, W.D. Keyserling, M.H. Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber,
Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Lee, L.H. Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd,
Loftis, C.V. Marchbanks, L.M. Martin, Mason, J.G. McAbee, McCraw, J.T. McElveen,
McKay, McMahand, D.E. McTeer, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, Neilson,
Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Richardson, Riser, Robinson, T.F. Rogers,
Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, J.S. Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith,
R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, E.C. Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter,
J.W. Tucker, Vaughn, D.C. Waldrop, Walker, C.C. Wells, Whatley, Whipper,
L.S. Whipper, J.M. White, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, D. Williams, Witherspoon,
S.S. Wofford, H.G. Worley, D.A. Wright, W.J. Young and Young-Brickell
A Concurrent Resolution to express the deep disappointment of the General
Assembly of the State of South Carolina upon learning of the decision of the
Honorable Patrick Bradley Harris of Anderson County not to offer for
reelection after twenty-seven years of continuous service in the House of
Representatives and to wish him the very best in all his future endeavors on
the occasion of his retirement.
05/16/96 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-52
05/21/96 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-15
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA UPON LEARNING OF THE DECISION OF THE
HONORABLE PATRICK BRADLEY HARRIS OF ANDERSON
COUNTY NOT TO OFFER FOR REELECTION AFTER
TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM THE
VERY BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS ON THE
OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
Whereas, The Honorable Patrick Bradley Harris, affectionately
known as "Mr. Pat", has been an esteemed member of
the General Assembly and has served continuously in the House of
Representatives for twenty-seven years; and
Whereas, "Mr. Pat" was born in Anderson, South
Carolina, on April 19, 1911, the son of the late Calhoun and
Frances (Morrah) Harris; and
Whereas, he graduated from Anderson County schools; attended
Presbyterian College; was the Owner and President of Harris
Beltane Gas Company from 1948 through 1963; and is an active
realtor in Anderson; and
Whereas, "Mr. Pat" resides in Anderson with his wife,
Elizabeth Orr of Edgemoore; having one son, Patrick B., Jr.; and
Whereas, in 1964 Representative Harris first began his life in
politics on his election to the Anderson City Council; and
Whereas, he served as a member of the Health Care Planning and
Oversight Committee; Chairman: Mental Health and Mental
Retardation Committee, Joint Appropriations Review Committee,
House Legislative Ethics Committee, Joint Committee on Aging,
and the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments; and
Whereas, Representative Harris served as Second Vice Chairman
and has been an active and influential member of the powerful
House Ways and Means Committee where he has been an
outstanding spokesman for the elderly, the mentally handicapped,
and the children of this State; and
Whereas, he has served as a member of the Executive Committee of
the Anderson County Democratic Party, the Advisory Board of the
First Citizens Bank, and the South Carolina Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Board; and
Whereas, "Mr. Pat" is the recipient of Honorary
Doctorate Degrees from Erskine College, 1986, the Medical
University of South Carolina, 1989, and Presbyterian College, 1991;
the Order of the Palmetto presented by Governor Carroll Campbell,
1991; Honorary membership of Chapter 34 of the Special Forces
Association (Green Beret), 1985; and Paul Harris Fellow by the
Rotary Foundation of Rotary, Inc.; and
Whereas, he somehow has found time to be an active member of
Young Memorial A.R.P Church which he has served in many
capacities including Ruling Elder; and
Whereas, "Mr. Pat" has been an inspiration to all of his
colleagues, a great source of wisdom always expressed with gentle
wit, and an example of a true moral gentleman; and
Whereas, his concern for others has long been recognized and
applauded and has been consistently reflected in his excellent work
in behalf of others over many years; and
Whereas, Representative Harris has made significant contributions
in his work in the General Assembly on all of the committees on
which he has served, and through his leadership many controversial,
far-reaching, and significant laws have been crafted to the great
benefit of all our citizens of this State; and
Whereas, by his distinguished service in the House of
Representatives he has brought great pride to his family and to the
people of Anderson County; and
Whereas, "Mr. Pat's" humor, intelligence, friendship,
leadership, and politeness will be sorely missed by his colleagues;
and
Whereas, we would like to say thank you to "Mr. Pat"
for his faithful and dedicated service to the Palmetto State; and
Whereas, it is with considerable sadness that the members of the
General Assembly shall say goodbye to one of its most
knowledgeable and likeable members at the end of the 1996
Session; and
Whereas, it seems fitting for the members of the General Assembly
to pause in their deliberations to honor this distinguished South
Carolinian, The Honorable Patrick Bradley Harris, on the occasion
of his retirement from the South Carolina House of Representatives.
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, express their deep disappointment at
the loss of one of its esteemed members, The Honorable Patrick
Bradley "Mr. Pat" Harris, extend their appreciation for
his exemplary service as a member of the South Carolina House of
Representatives, thank him for his many years of valuable
contributions and leadership to our great State, and with warm
regards, now wish our great friend all the best as he brings his
service in the House of Representatives to a close.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
The Honorable Patrick B. "Mr. Pat" Harris.
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