Bill 1439

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       1439
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19960530
Primary Sponsor:                   Ryberg
All Sponsors:                      Ryberg, Alexander, Boan, Bryan,
                                   Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond,
                                   Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover,
                                   Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Hutto,
                                   Jackson, Land, Lander, Leatherman,
                                   Leventis, Martin, Matthews,
                                   McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore,
                                   O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson,
                                   Peeler, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Russell,
                                   Saleeby, Setzler, Short, Greg Smith,
                                   J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Waldrep,
                                   Washington and Wilson 
Drafted Document Number:           res1033.wgr
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19960613
Subject:                           Senator Lawrence E.
                                   "Larry" Richter

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

Senate  19960613  Received from House
House   19960530  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  19960530  Introduced, adopted, sent to House

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE SENATOR LAWRENCE E. "LARRY" RICHTER ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO CHARLESTON AND BERKELEY COUNTIES AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the adjournment of the General Assembly this year will mark the end of Senator Lawrence E. "Larry" Richter's distinguished service as a member of the General Assembly; and

Whereas, Senator Larry Richter has ably represented District Number Forty-four in the South Carolina Senate since his election in 1992; and

Whereas, Senator Richter is married to the former Anne Claire Welch with whom he has three children: Alice Anne, Claire Ellen, and Anna Elizabeth; and

Whereas, Senator Richter graduated from Bishop England High School in 1964, from the University of North Carolina in 1968, and from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1971; and

Whereas, Senator Richter served as a Family Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit from 1980 to 1982; and

Whereas, Senator Richter served as a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial Circuit from 1982 to 1988; and

Whereas, Senator Richter has maintained a successful law practice since he left the judiciary, balancing his practice for the last four years with his service in the Senate; and

Whereas, Senator Richter has served ably on a number of committees during his tenure in the Senate, including the Agricultural and Natural Resources, Corrections and Penology, Medical Affairs, and Transportation committees; and

Whereas, Senator Richter has been at the forefront of reforms made in the criminal justice and corrections communities, being an early sponsor of legislation to eliminate parole and being the author of recent enactments which restricted the conduct of inmates and created a Sex Offender Registry; and

Whereas, Senator Richter's prior served as a member of the Judiciary provided a unique perspective to the General Assembly; and

Whereas, Senator Richter's tireless dedication provides a positive role model and example of service for all of his peers to emulate. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly recognize Senator Larry E. Richter for his distinguished accomplishments and contributions to Charleston and Berkeley Counties and the State of South Carolina, and wish him a long and prosperous career.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Larry Richter.