South Carolina General Assembly
111th Session, 1995-1996

Bill 1291


Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       1291
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19960326
Primary Sponsor:                   Ryberg 
All Sponsors:                      Ryberg and Moore 
Drafted Document Number:           res9969.wgr
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19960327
Subject:                           German-American Friendship
                                   Day



History


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

Senate  19960327  Received from House
House   19960327  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  19960326  Introduced, adopted, sent to House

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 1996, AS GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP DAY AND TO EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES AND HOPES FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO OUR FRIENDS FROM GERMANY PARTICIPATING IN THE GERMAN-AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM AT AIKEN AND SOUTH AIKEN HIGH SCHOOLS.

Whereas, the students, teachers and school administrators from Aiken High School are preparing to embark on the fifth exchange of students with our friends from the Ehrenburg-Gymnasium of Forcheim, Germany as part of the German-American Friendship Program; and

Whereas, the students, teachers and school administrators from South Aiken High School are preparing to embark on an initial exchange of students with our friends from the Ehrenburg-Gymnasium of Forcheim, Germany as part of the German-American Friendship Program; and

Whereas, this program provides many positive learning experiences and presents opportunities for the participants from both countries to enjoy cultural exchanges which otherwise might not be available to them; and

Whereas, this program is a valued resource in teaching respect and tolerance for cultures which differ from ours and helps bond friendships which could not happen without this exchange; and

Whereas, this program will allow our neighbors from Germany to enjoy the many fine attractions our state has to offer and allow them to experience the kindness and hospitality for which the citizens of South Carolina are known worldwide; and

Whereas, the Aiken and South Aiken High School GAPP Program has been declared a model for other similar programs in our state to emulate; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly wish to thank the participants who make this exchange possible and hope for the continued success of this program for many years to come. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly declare Tuesday, April 2, 1996 as German-American Friendship Day.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The German-American Partnership Program at Aiken High School and at South Aiken High School.

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