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The Bill, was read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

I didn't vote because although I am a sponsor of H. 3649, I did not vote on this Bill, because after debate I realize under certain circumstances it may be in the best interest of the child to be in foster care or adopted by a Homosexual. I want the heterosexual couple to have more weight in the decision of who gets to adopt than a homosexual, couple but this Bill precludes homosexuals all together.

Rep. PAULA THOMAS

I abstained from voting from H. 3649 because this Bill received no debate on the floor and it appears to dictate to the Family Court decisions which have been previously decided by a Judge who hears all testimony on Foster Care and Adoption proceedings.

Rep. JAMES L. M. CROMER, JR.

The following was received.
Columbia, S.C., January 18, 1994
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House:

The Senate respectfully invites your Honorable Body to attend in the Senate Chamber at 12:45 P.M. today for the purpose of Ratifying Acts.

Very respectfully,
President

At 12:45 P.M. the House attended in the Senate Chamber, where the following Act was duly ratified.

(R280) H. 3200 -- Rep. Snow: AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 50-17-670, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO REGISTRATION NUMBERS ON LICENSED SHRIMP TRAWLERS; AND TO AMEND SECTION 50-17-105, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE DISPLAY OF DOLPHINS AND WHALES, SO AS TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION AND PROVIDE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH IT IS LAWFUL TO DISPLAY DOLPHINS AND WHALES.

At 12:54 P.M. the House resumed, the SPEAKER in the Chair.

Rep. H. BROWN moved that the House do now adjourn, which was adopted.

The Senate returned to the House with concurrence the following:

H. 4514 -- Reps. Spearman and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SALUDA HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND FOR WINNING THE STATE CLASS AA CHAMPIONSHIP FOR 1993.

H. 4524 -- Reps. Klauber, Carnell and McAbee: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AT THE DEATH OF TIMOTHY BRAD HERLONG OF GREENWOOD COUNTY, AND EXTENDING DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

The House assembled at 2:00 P.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Our gracious God, standing before You in this hallowed moment of prayer, may we feel You moving upon our minds which exceeds our fondest thought, yet nearer to us than our very selves. Keep us faithful when others falter; keep us still pursuing when others give up the quest; keep us hopeful when our fairest dreams seem as mocking images of the desert; keep our integrity steadfast when the siren sounds of expediency assail our ears; cause us to labor on with determination for the enthronement of Your way which has no frontiers.

Lord God of hosts, lead us on. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. HARRELL moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Mrs. Suzanne Berry, which was agreed to.

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

November 23, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, which represents more than 2,300 businesses in the state of South Carolina, we would like to invite the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to a reception in their honor from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 1, 1994 at the Capital City Club. This reception will conclude our presentation of "Business Speaks at the State House, a day when the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce members as well as local chamber members throughout the state will assemble in Columbia to be briefed on the '94 issues facing our business community.

In accordance to the Ethics Act, all expenditures will be under the $25 per person requirements. Again, we are looking forward to honoring our General Assembly on February 1, 1994.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at 799-4601.

Sincerely,
S. Hunter Howard, Jr.
Executive Vice President

August 24, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

This letter is to you as Chair of the House Invitations Committee to invite the South Carolina House of Representatives to a breakfast reception and an evening drop-in hosted by the Probate Judges' Association of South Carolina.

Please let me know if there is anything further I need to do with regard to inviting the members of the House of Representatives to these functions.

Thank you for your attention to the foregoing, and we look forward to seeing you February.

Sincerely,
C. Diane Smock
Probate Judge

March 29, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

This letter is to confirm our recent phone conversation regarding the Governor's Conference on Education. It is my understanding that Wednesday, February 2, 1994 is available on your Calendar and you have reserved it for us. This letter confirms the following:
**Wednesday, February 2, 1994 - Governor's Conference on Education/Legislative Luncheon. The meeting starts at 10:00 A.M. at the Moore Building on the State Fairgrounds and the Legislative Luncheon begins at 12:30 P.M.

We realize this date is for 1994, but in order to secure the building for the conference it is necessary to reserve the space this far in advance. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this date.

Mimi Pollock
South Carolina School Boards Association
Marketing & Meeting Planning Assistant

Dear Rep. Williams:

Members of the House of Representatives of the South Carolina General Assembly are cordially invited to the sixth annual Drop-In for Legislators on Thursday morning, February 3, 1994, from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. in the first floor lobby of the State House.

Co-hosting the event are The Arc of South Carolina, an organization on mental retardation; South Carolina Autism Society; South Carolina Association of Independent Head Injury Groups; South Carolina Head Injury Association; South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association; South Carolina Disabilities Research Commission; and South Carolina Human Service Providers, Inc.

We hope each of the Members of the House will take a few minutes to join us for coffee and rolls and to meet representatives of our organizations.

If you need further information, please call me at 787-0286. We look forward to the Representatives dropping in to meet us on February 3, 1994!

Sincerely,
Jackie Robey
Coordinator
Legislative Drop-In Planning Committee

November 8, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

On behalf of the South Carolina Pest Control Association, I am requesting approval to invite all Members of the House to our Legislative Wine and Cheese Social. This Social will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 1994 in Columbia, at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center on

The Social will be part of our 35th Annual Pest Control Operator's School held in cooperation with the Clemson University Extension Service. If you have any questions you may reach me at 1-800-782-4433. I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Sincerely,
Mary Beth Borden
Legislative Social Chairman

December 15, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Vocational Association and the South Carolina Vocational Directors Association would like to invite all Legislators to join with us for a light lunch on February 9, 1994. This lunch will be served in the lower lobby of the State House.

We will be on hand to greet the Legislators and talk with them informally about Vocational Education between noon and 2:00 P.M. Knowing how busy the Legislators are, we hope that this schedule will be convenient for them.

We would appreciate it if all Legislators received an invitation for this luncheon. This will be our way of saying "thank you" for all their cooperation and support in the past.

Sincerely,
Corry L. Hudson, Chairman
SCVA Legislative Committee

Dear Rep. Williams:

This is to confirm that Carolinas AGC has planned its 1994 South Carolina Legislative Reception for Wednesday, February 9th at the Columbia Marriott Hotel from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. All members of the South Carolina General Assembly are invited. We will comply with spending limitations stipulated in the Ethics Reform Act of 1992.

Formal invitations will be sent to each member of the Legislature after we have received the Invitations Committee's approval for the reception.

Thank you for your kind consideration of our invitation.

Sincerely,
Stephen P. Gennett
Executive Vice-President

March 4, 1993
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

The Municipal Association of South Carolina would like to extend an invitation to members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and staff to attend a reception on Tuesday evening, February 15, 1994 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the Columbia Marriott Hotel. This reception is part of the Association's 20th Annual Winter Meeting & Legislative Conference.

Best wishes,

Sincerely,
Stephen M. Creech
Mayor, Sumter
President

Dear Rep. Williams:

The South Carolina Department of Archives and History would like to invite all members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and their staff members for coffee and pastries on Wednesday, February 16, 1994, in Room 208 of the Blatt Building from 8:30 to 10:30 A.M.

We look forward to working with you on this event, and if you have any questions, please call me at 734-8595 or 734-8577.

Best wishes to you and your staff for a happy holiday season.

Sincerely,
Ben F. Hornsby, Jr.
Public Programs

January 13, 1994
The Honorable Dewitt Williams
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
518-D Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Williams:

This is to confirm that the South Carolina Association of Counties has issued an invitation to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and attaches to attend a Legislative Reception on Wednesday, February 16, 1994, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia. This reception is in conjunction with our Seventh Annual Mid-Year Conference for County Officials.

We look forward to having the members of the House with us on that evening. With best wishes, I am

Very truly yours,
William L. McBride
President

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