S*336 Session 112 (1997-1998)
S*0336 Concurrent Resolution, By Courson, McConnell, Ravenel, J.V. Smith and
Wilson
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO PROPOSE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DESIGNATE MARCH
8, 1997, AS PALMETTO BALL DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF THE
CONFEDERACY.
02/06/97 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-5
02/11/97 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-3
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO PROPOSE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DESIGNATE
MARCH 8, 1997, AS PALMETTO BALL DAY IN SOUTH
CAROLINA IN HONOUR OF THE MUSEUM OF THE
CONFEDERACY.
Whereas, on Saturday, March 8, 1997, The Museum of the
Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia will honor the great State of
South Carolina with the Palmetto Ball; and
Whereas, from March 3 through April 30, 1997, a special exhibit
highlighting South Carolina artifacts from its collection will be on
display at The Museum of the Confederacy; and
Whereas, The Museum of the Confederacy holds the world's largest
and most comprehensive collection of Confederate artifacts,
including The White House of the Confederacy; and
Whereas, The Museum of the Confederacy provides a great
educational service for current and future generations on American
history of the mid-nineteenth century; and
Whereas, many native sons and daughters proudly served the great
State of South Carolina during the War Between the States; and
Whereas, native sons and daughters of the great State of South
Carolina were actively involved in the founding of The Museum of
the Confederacy in 1896. Now, therefore,
That the General Assembly hereby designate March 8, 1997, as
Palmetto Ball Day in South Carolina in honour of The Museum of the
Confederacy.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Mr. Douglas G. Knapp, Director of Development of The Museum of
the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia.
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