H 4403(Rat #0199)  Joint Resolution, By Davenport
 A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE SITE OF THE BOILING SPRINGS GEYSER IN
 SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS A STATE HISTORIC SITE. - ratified title

   01/08/08  House  Introduced and read first time HJ-61
   01/08/08  House  Referred to Spartanburg Delegation HJ-61
   01/09/08  House  Delegation report: Favorable Spartanburg
                     Delegation HJ-12
   01/10/08  House  Read second time HJ-362
   01/10/08  House  Unanimous consent for third reading on next
                     legislative day HJ-362
   01/11/08  House  Read third time and sent to Senate HJ-1
   01/15/08  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-16
   01/15/08  Senate Referred to Committee on General SJ-16
   02/07/08  Senate Polled out of committee General SJ-8
   02/07/08  Senate Committee report: Favorable General SJ-8
   02/12/08  Senate Read second time SJ-11
   02/13/08  Senate Read third time and enrolled SJ-26
   02/21/08         Ratified R 199
   02/27/08         Vetoed by Governor
   10/24/08  House  No legislative action on Veto

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(R199, H4403)

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE SITE OF THE BOILING SPRINGS GEYSER IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS A STATE HISTORIC SITE.

Whereas, Boiling Springs began as the heart of an emerging farming community north of the City of Spartanburg around the time our great nation was founded in the late Eighteenth Century, arising in an area once hunted and fished by Cherokee Indians; and

Whereas, once viewed as a potential county seat for Spartanburg County, Boiling Springs remained true to its agricultural roots with the development of a peach-growing industry during an era when much of the region became immersed in the textile industry; and

Whereas, the thriving agricultural economy of Boiling Springs was complimented by developing commercial ventures to serve the community, including landmark merchants Otis J. Cantrell's Mercantile and P.D.'s Place; and

Whereas, in addition to making livelihoods in farming and business, the people of Boiling Springs educated their children in fine local schools beginning with a one-room schoolhouse and later in a host of outstanding institutions including Shoally School, Oakdale Elementary School, and others ranging from Boiling Springs Elementary School to Boiling Springs High School; and

Whereas, when not engaged in work, civic duties, church activities, or educational pursuits, the citizens of Boiling Springs frequently enjoyed recreational activities at area lakes including beautiful Rainbow Lake, Lake Bowen, and Lake Blalock, which have since attracted upscale housing development and growth to further enhance the Boiling Springs community; and

Whereas, the proud, vibrant, and growing Boiling Springs community gained its name from a local geyser that shot water six feet into the air with a roar that could be heard a quarter mile away, drawing intrigued admirers from all around. Although the historic geyser has since become still, the site of its opening evokes warm memories for many and remains a cherished Boiling Springs landmark and beloved part of its namesake community's proud heritage and shining future. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

State Historic Site, designation of Boiling Springs geyser

SECTION 1. The site of the Boiling Springs geyser in Spartanburg County is designated a State Historic Site.

Time effective

SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Ratified the 21st day of February, 2008.

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President of the Senate

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Speaker of the House of Representatives

Approved the ____________ day of _____________________2008.

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Governor