Bill 5038

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       5038
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  House
Introduced Date:                   19960516
Primary Sponsor:                   Cooper
All Sponsors:                      Cooper, Townsend, Stille,
                                   Carnell, McAbee, Allison, Anderson,
                                   Askins, Bailey, Baxley, Beck, Boan,
                                   Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown,
                                   J. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Cain,
                                   Canty, Cato, Cave, Chamblee, Clyburn,
                                   Cobb-Hunter, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler,
                                   Davenport, Delleney, Easterday,
                                   Elliott, Felder, Fleming, Fulmer,
                                   Gamble, Govan, Hallman, Harrell,
                                   J. Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins,
                                   Herdklotz, J. Hines, M. Hines,
                                   Hodges, Howard, Hutson, Inabinett,
                                   Jaskwhich, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley,
                                   Kennedy, Keyserling, Kinon, Kirsh,
                                   Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law,
                                   Lee, Limbaugh, Limehouse, Littlejohn,
                                   Lloyd, Loftis, Marchbanks, Martin,
                                   Mason, McCraw, McElveen, McKay,
                                   McMahand, McTeer, Meacham,
                                   Moody-Lawrence, Neal, Neilson,
                                   Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice,
                                   Richardson, Riser, Robinson, Rogers,
                                   Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe,
                                   Sheheen, Shissias, Simrill, D. Smith,
                                   R. Smith, Spearman, Stoddard, Stuart,
                                   Tripp, Trotter, Tucker, Vaughn,
                                   Waldrop, Walker, Wells, Whatley,
                                   L. Whipper, S. Whipper, White,
                                   Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Williams,
                                   Witherspoon, Wofford, Worley, Wright,
                                   J. Young and Young-Brickell
Drafted Document Number:           pt\2528pbm.96
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19960521
Subject:                           Honorable Patrick Bradley
                                   Harris

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
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House   19960521  Received from Senate
Senate  19960521  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   19960516  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON LEARNING OF THE DECISION OF THE HONORABLE PATRICK BRADLEY HARRIS OF ANDERSON COUNTY NOT TO OFFER FOR REELECTION AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM THE VERY BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Whereas, The Honorable Patrick Bradley Harris, affectionately known as "Mr. Pat", has been an esteemed member of the General Assembly and has served continuously in the House of Representatives for twenty-seven years; and

Whereas, "Mr. Pat" was born in Anderson, South Carolina, on April 19, 1911, the son of the late Calhoun and Frances (Morrah) Harris; and

Whereas, he graduated from Anderson County schools; attended Presbyterian College; was the Owner and President of Harris Beltane Gas Company from 1948 through 1963; and is an active realtor in Anderson; and

Whereas, "Mr. Pat" resides in Anderson with his wife, Elizabeth Orr of Edgemoore; having one son, Patrick B., Jr.; and

Whereas, in 1964 Representative Harris first began his life in politics on his election to the Anderson City Council; and

Whereas, he served as a member of the Health Care Planning and Oversight Committee; Chairman: Mental Health and Mental Retardation Committee, Joint Appropriations Review Committee, House Legislative Ethics Committee, Joint Committee on Aging, and the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments; and

Whereas, Representative Harris served as Second Vice Chairman and has been an active and influential member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee where he has been an outstanding spokesman for the elderly, the mentally handicapped, and the children of this State; and

Whereas, he has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Anderson County Democratic Party, the Advisory Board of the First Citizens Bank, and the South Carolina Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; and

Whereas, "Mr. Pat" is the recipient of Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Erskine College, 1986, the Medical University of South Carolina, 1989, and Presbyterian College, 1991; the Order of the Palmetto presented by Governor Carroll Campbell, 1991; Honorary membership of Chapter 34 of the Special Forces Association (Green Beret), 1985; and Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary, Inc.; and

Whereas, he somehow has found time to be an active member of Young Memorial A.R.P Church which he has served in many capacities including Ruling Elder; and

Whereas, "Mr. Pat" has been an inspiration to all of his colleagues, a great source of wisdom always expressed with gentle wit, and an example of a true moral gentleman; and

Whereas, his concern for others has long been recognized and applauded and has been consistently reflected in his excellent work in behalf of others over many years; and

Whereas, Representative Harris has made significant contributions in his work in the General Assembly on all of the committees on which he has served, and through his leadership many controversial, far-reaching, and significant laws have been crafted to the great benefit of all our citizens of this State; and

Whereas, by his distinguished service in the House of Representatives he has brought great pride to his family and to the people of Anderson County; and

Whereas, "Mr. Pat's" humor, intelligence, friendship, leadership, and politeness will be sorely missed by his colleagues; and

Whereas, we would like to say thank you to "Mr. Pat" for his faithful and dedicated service to the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, it is with considerable sadness that the members of the General Assembly shall say goodbye to one of its most knowledgeable and likeable members at the end of the 1996 Session; and

Whereas, it seems fitting for the members of the General Assembly to pause in their deliberations to honor this distinguished South Carolinian, The Honorable Patrick Bradley Harris, on the occasion of his retirement from the South Carolina House of Representatives. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their deep disappointment at the loss of one of its esteemed members, The Honorable Patrick Bradley "Mr. Pat" Harris, extend their appreciation for his exemplary service as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, thank him for his many years of valuable contributions and leadership to our great State, and with warm regards, now wish our great friend all the best as he brings his service in the House of Representatives to a close.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to The Honorable Patrick B. "Mr. Pat" Harris.