Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:4840 Primary Sponsor:Snow Type of Legislation:CR Subject:Altman, The Honorable Robert Linwood Date Bill Passed both Bodies:May 13, 1992 Computer Document Number:CYY/19223.SD Introduced Date:May 12, 1992 Last History Body:House Last History Date:May 13, 1992 Last History Type:Received from Senate Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Snow Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN
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4840 House May 13, 1992 Received from Senate
4840 Senate May 13, 1992 Introduced, adopted, returned
with concurrence
4840 House May 12, 1992 Introduced, adopted, sent to
Senate
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TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE ROBERT LINWOOD ALTMAN FOR HIS TRULY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND FOR MANY YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE IN OTHER CAPACITIES UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly have learned with deep regret that one of the most respected and well-liked members of the House of Representatives, Representative Linwood Altman from Georgetown County, has announced his intention not to seek re-election to the House in 1992; and
Whereas, Linwood Altman first began his service in the House in 1979 and has served continuously since this date and without question his legislative career is one of the most remarkable in terms of effectiveness in the history of the House; and
Whereas, he is a native of Georgetown County and currently resides in Pawleys Island. Before and after becoming a member of the House, he did as much or more than anyone to preserve the beauty and uniqueness of Pawleys. He chaired the Board of Trustees of the Pawleys Island Chapel which is a landmark of the South Carolina Low Country, and he served as Director of the Pawleys Island Civic Association which worked for the preservation of Pawleys Island prior to its incorporation as a municipality. He also served his home county of Georgetown in many other varied capacities including Chairman of the County Planning Commission, as a member of the County Board of Education, and as a member of the County Recreation Commission. In recognition of his service as a local and state public official, he has received many awards and honors including being named Georgetown Jaycee of the Year and receiving the Brookgreen Medal in recognition of his contributions in helping to protect and preserve Brookgreen Gardens which is known internationally for having some of the world's most famous outdoor sculptures and flora; and
Whereas, when he became a member of the House of Representatives in 1979, he moved into his role as a state legislator with confidence and integrity. Linwood Altman is respected throughout the General Assembly as a quiet, forceful, and influential member who has been an effective voice for business, industry, and economic development in South Carolina while at the same time fairly considering all needs and concerns of the various constituents in South Carolina; and
Whereas, his efforts and hard work were rewarded with many considerable accomplishments. For example, as a member of the State Highway Commission and as Chairman of the Grand Strand Area Transportation Policy Committee, he played a key role in the establishment of the SHIMS Program and the construction of the Highway 521 corridor from the Grand Strand area of our State; and
Whereas, he also cares deeply about South Carolina's pristine environment and natural beauty. He played a major role in enacting into law the Beachfront Management Act and as a member of the Coastal Council and the Wildlife and Marine Resources Commission constantly sought to protect South Carolina's precious gifts for future generations; and
Whereas, in all his endeavors he has been supported by his lovely wife, Nancy, to whom he has been married thirty-seven years and with whom he raised three fine children; and
Whereas, South Carolina is a better place to live and work in part due to the unselfish contributions of this dedicated public servant and members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, on behalf of the people of Georgetown County and the State of South Carolina would like to publicly recognize and thank him for all that he has done as a state and local public official upon the occasion of his retirement from the House of Representatives. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly hereby commend the Honorable Robert Linwood Altman for his truly distinguished service as a member of the House of Representatives from Georgetown County and for many years of public service in other capacities upon his retirement from the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Representative Altman in the Hall of the House at a time to be determined by the Speaker.