South Carolina General Assembly
109th Session, 1991-1992

Bill 3362

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter 

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    3362
Primary Sponsor:                Baxley
Committee Number:               21
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        Veterans Day
Residing Body:                  House
Current Committee:              Education and Public Works
Date Tabled:                    Apr 09, 1991
Computer Document Number:       BBM/9137.JM
Introduced Date:                Jan 30, 1991
Last History Body:              House
Last History Date:              Apr 09, 1991
Last History Type:              Tabled in Committee
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Baxley
                                Harvin
                                Neilson
                                McKay
                                L.
                                Elliott
                                Gonzales
                                Kinon
                                Mattos
                                Littlejohn
                                Fulmer
Type of Legislation:            General Bill
History


 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 3362  House   Apr 09, 1991  Tabled in Committee             21
 3362  House   Jan 30, 1991  Introduced, read first time,    21
                             referred to Committee
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A BILL

TO REQUIRE THE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE TO OBSERVE THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY AS PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.

Whereas, Veterans Day is a legal holiday in South Carolina for all state departments and agencies; and

Whereas, this holiday solemnly commemorates the valor and sacrifices of veterans and is highly deserving of observance across South Carolina; and

Whereas, South Carolina schools teach their students about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and also teach appreciation for living in the land of freedom and respect for those who fought and died to preserve that freedom; and

Whereas, communities celebrate Veterans Day with patriotic parades, speeches, and ceremonies; and

Whereas, Veterans Day is not observed as a holiday by the public schools in this State or the state-supported colleges and universities, but if it were so observed students would be able to participate in or observe patriotic parades or ceremonies held in tribute to those who fought and died to preserve the freedom this country enjoys. Now, therefore,

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

SECTION 1. The state-supported institutions of higher learning and the school districts of the State shall observe the Veterans Day holiday as part of their holiday schedule.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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