South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996

Bill 1086


Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       1086
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19960131
Primary Sponsor:                   Glover
All Sponsors:                      Glover, Jackson, Alexander,
                                   Boan, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney,
                                   Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese,
                                   Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Land,
                                   Lander, Leatherman, Leventis, Martin,
                                   Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher,
                                   Moore, O'Dell, Passailaigue,
                                   Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese,
                                   Richter, Rose, Russell, Ryberg,
                                   Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith,
                                   J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep,
                                   Washington and Wilson 
Drafted Document Number:           res9881.mwg
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19960206
Subject:                           Ronald E. McNair



History


Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  _______________________________________  _______ ____________

Senate  19960206  Received from House
House   19960201  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  19960131  Introduced, adopted, sent to House

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

IN REMEMBRANCE OF RONALD E. MCNAIR AND THE SIX OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE CREW, ON THE OCCASION OF THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC EXPLOSION OF THE CHALLENGER SPACE SHUTTLE.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, as all Americans, were shocked and stunned by the tragic explosion of the Challenger space shuttle on January 28, 1986, which claimed the lives of the seven crew members, including Mission Specialist Ronald E. McNair, a native of Lake City; and

Whereas, Sunday, January 28, 1996 marked the tenth anniversary of this tragic occurrence, which took the life of one our state's most distinguished citizens; and

Whereas, each of Mr. McNair and the six other brave space explorers knew that danger was a part of their mission but with steadfast courage they accepted these risks and with vigorous determination pressed on to probe the new frontiers of space; and

Whereas, Mr. McNair's legacy and ideals continue to inspire and educate many young Americans through scholarship programs aimed at getting young people into the science and engineering fields; and

Whereas, Mr. McNair's altruistic spirit continues to serve many youngsters through the Challenger Clubs, Challenger Space Science and Education Program, and various other space and science clubs providing opportunities and exposure to positive learning experiences which might not otherwise be available; and

Whereas, the Challenger disaster resulted in the loss of life for seven brave Americans, the subsequent safety measures developed in response to this tragedy will further insure the safety of future shuttle flights; and

Whereas, it would be a fitting tribute to the memory of Ronald E. McNair if the citizens of South Carolina, or more importantly, the citizens of the planet Earth, could embrace the words inscribed on his memorial in Lake City which state that "My wish is that we would allow this planet to be the beautiful oasis she is, and allow ourselves to live more in the peace that she generates;" and

Whereas, it is fitting that all South Carolinians remember Mr. McNair. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, wish to honor the memory of the heroic Challenger space shuttle crew on the tenth anniversary of their ill-fated mission, and to express the sorrow and grief to the families of these heroic space pioneers, especially to the family of South Carolina's native son, Ronald E. McNair.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. McNair's family.

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