Bill 492

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       492
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  Senate
Introduced Date:                   19950209
Primary Sponsor:                   Drummond 
All Sponsors:                      Drummond 
Drafted Document Number:           BBM\9860JM.95
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19950215
Subject:                           William Jennings Bryan Dorn
                                   

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
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Senate  19950215  Received from House
House   19950214  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  19950209  Introduced, adopted, sent to House

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN DORN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME.

Whereas, the Honorable William Jennings Bryan Dorn of Greenwood County is a living legend in South Carolina; and

Whereas, he is chairman emeritus of the South Carolina Democratic Party; and

Whereas, he began his political career in 1939, when he became the youngest man ever elected to the General Assembly; and

Whereas, in 1947, after serving in World War II, Bryan Dorn was elected to the first of thirteen terms in the United States House of Representatives, where he was known for his support of national defense, education, revenue sharing, economic development, social security, and agriculture; and

Whereas, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1974, and in 1980, he was elected chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party and served two terms in that post; and

Whereas, Bryan Dorn has been hailed as a true statesman and, during his many years in office, he was a dedicated public servant; and

Whereas, his contributions to good government and public service have enriched South Carolina's modern history, and he is a gentleman who is widely respected and admired. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates the Honorable William Jennings Bryan Dorn of Greenwood County upon his induction into the South Carolina Hall of Fame.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable William Jennings Bryan Dorn.