South Carolina General Assembly
109th Session, 1991-1992

Bill 3516


Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    3516
Primary Sponsor:                Sheheen
Type of Legislation:            CR
Subject:                        Kershaw County Bicentennial
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   Feb 14, 1991
Computer Document Number:       NO5/7232.BD
Introduced Date:                Feb 13, 1991
Last History Body:              House
Last History Date:              Feb 14, 1991
Last History Type:              Received from Senate
Scope of Legislation:           Local
All Sponsors:                   Sheheen
                                Burch
                                Baxley
Type of Legislation:            Concurrent
                                Resolution



History


 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 3516  House   Feb 14, 1991  Received from Senate
 3516  Senate  Feb 14, 1991  Introduced, adopted, returned
                             with concurrence
 3516  House   Feb 13, 1991  Introduced, adopted, sent to
                             Senate

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

COMMEMORATING FEBRUARY 19, 1991, AS THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE FOUNDING OF KERSHAW COUNTY, ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE CITIZENS OF KERSHAW COUNTY OVER THE PAST TWO HUNDRED YEARS, AND RECOGNIZING THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF KERSHAW COUNTY TO SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE UNITED STATES.

Whereas, Kershaw County was created by the South Carolina General Assembly on February 19, 1791, from portions of four counties in honor of Joseph Kershaw, a distinguished patriot of the American Revolution; and

Whereas, Kershaw County was formed to provide a more equitable basis for political representation and judicial administration for the citizens of the upstate; and

Whereas, Kershaw County was the site of several Revolutionary War battles, including engagements at Flat Rock, Wateree Ferry, Camden, Rugeley's Mill, Lynches Creek, and Hobkirk Hill, all of which led to the British withdrawal from the area; and

Whereas, Kershaw county is the proud home of noteworthy historical figures such as Joseph Kershaw, Mary Boykin Chestnut, Bernard Mannes Baruch, Richard B. Kirkland, and Generals James Cantey, Zack C. Deas, Joseph B. Kershaw, John D. Kennedy, and John B. Villepigue; and

Whereas, Kershaw County has an international reputation for excellence within the horse industry, hosting the renowned Carolina Cup and Colonial Cup steeplechases, as well an numerous polo matches, hunt trials, and Olympic training exercises; and

Whereas, Kershaw County has a long history of success in areas such as agriculture, the horse industry, manufacturing, and tourism and has continued to grow and prosper while maintaining its natural beauty and charm; and

Whereas, the Kershaw County Bicentennial Committee and citizens of Kershaw County are celebrating the two hundredth anniversary of the establishment of Kershaw County through various ceremonies and festivities throughout the county and believe it appropriate to highlight the Bicentennial with a ceremony in the second floor lobby of the State Capitol at 10:00 a.m., on February 19, 1991, two hundred years from the date Kershaw County was originally established. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the General Assembly by this resolution respectfully joins the people of Kershaw County in commemorating the Bicentennial of the founding of Kershaw County, acknowledging the contributions of the citizens of Kershaw County over the past two hundred years, and recognizing the historical significance of Kershaw County to South Carolina and the United States.

Be it further resolved that a public ceremony commemorating Kershaw County's Bicentennial is to take place in the second floor lobby of the State House at 10:00 a.m., February 19, 1991.

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