Bill 4485

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       4485
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  House
Introduced Date:                   19960124
Primary Sponsor:                   Klauber
All Sponsors:                      Klauber, Wofford,
                                   Young-Brickell, Cooper, Quinn,
                                   J. Young, Robinson, R. Smith, Riser,
                                   Williams, Townsend and Stille 
Drafted Document Number:           gjk\22153sd.96
Residing Body:                     Senate
Current Committee:                 Education Committee 04 SED
Subject:                           Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun
                                   Safety Education Program

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
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Senate  19960125  Introduced, referred to Committee        04 SED
House   19960124  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE SUPPORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE USE OF THE EDDIE EAGLE ELEMENTARY GUN SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE.

Whereas, teaching children to act safely around firearms is a critical step in the effort to reduce the number of firearm-related accidents among children; and

Whereas, the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program teaches the fundamentals of firearms safety to children in an effective and enjoyable way, communicating to them the lifesaving message offered by the program: "If you see a gun, STOP! Don't touch. Leave the area. Tell an adult."; and

Whereas, the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program is a nationally recognized firearms safety program that has reached over six million children since 1988; and

Whereas, the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program was awarded the 1993 Outstanding Community Service Award of the National Safety Council; and

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly would also like to encourage civic activism and volunteerism to help teach children about gun safety; and

Whereas, the General Assembly commends the National Rifle Association for its diligence and service in developing the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program and making it available for use in our communities. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina hereby encourage the State Department of Education to promote the use of the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program in the elementary schools of this State to help prevent firearm-related accidents among children.

Be it further resolved that the members of the General Assembly encourage civic and community service organizations that are concerned about the safety and well-being of the children of this State to help provide funding for the Eddie Eagle Elementary Gun Safety Education Program at the local level.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Department of Education.