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Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.4593 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:20000215 Primary Sponsor:Carnell All Sponsors:Carnell, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Woodrum and Young-Brickell Drafted Document Number:l:\council\bills\pt\1866dw00.doc Date Bill Passed both Bodies:20000215 Subject:Priscilla Navarro Sims, Resolutions History Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ ______________________________________ _______ ____________ House 20000215 Received from Senate Senate 20000215 Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence House 20000215 Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate Versions of This Bill
TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE APPRECIATION AND GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ONE OF THEIR MOST CHERISHED FRIENDS, PRISCILLA NAVARRO SIMS (MRS. LANA HANCOCK SIMS), FOR HER UNBOUNDED COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE PALMETTO STATE ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO WISH HER HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH IN ALL THE YEARS TO COME.
Whereas, Priscilla Sims' illustrious lobbying career began with the South Carolina Railroad Association from 1972 through 1985. Her professional and keen business skills were further utilized in 1986, when she was named the lobbyist for CSX Transportation -- a position she has held until her recent retirement; and
Whereas, Priscilla was born in the Republic of Panama on July 14, 1933, and is the second child of Cecelia Smith Navarro and the late, renowned architect Rogelio Navarro. She has a sister, Clarita Riba and brother, Rogelio Navarro; and
Whereas, at the age of nine, her father passed away and her family came to the United States; and
Whereas, Priscilla grew up in New York City. She attended Rosemont College and graduated from Fordham University. For one year during college, she attended the Sorbonne in Paris while visiting her aunt who was the Ambassador from Panama; and
Whereas, while visiting relatives in Panama, Priscilla met the love of her life, Columbia native Lana Hancock Sims, Sr., an officer in the United States Navy stationed in the Canal Zone and an aide to Admiral Miles from Beaufort, South Carolina; and
Whereas, she has been a resident of Columbia since 1957 and for twenty-one wonderful years, she was the loving and devoted wife of her late husband, Lana Hancock Sims, Sr., a well-respected South Carolina lobbyist; and
Whereas, Priscilla provides love and constant support and inspiration to her four children: Lana, Jr., Mary Beth, Cathy, and Ted and to their spouses Anne, Keith, David, and Allison; and
Whereas, she is the proud "Nina" to eight adorable grandchildren: Lana IV, McLean, Wesley, Ginny, Matthew, Landon, Daniel, and McKenna; and
Whereas, Priscilla Sims is truly a "class act" following in the style of her vivacious mother, Cecelia Dudley, who now lives in Columbia; and
Whereas, Priscilla has a reputation for opening her home up to friends and associates whenever the need arises. We all know her as a consummate chef and exquisite hostess, who has the ability to entertain with a zest that is unmatched. No one leaves her home following a drop-in, birthday party, or a dinner without having the warmest feelings and admiration for this truly beloved lady; and
Whereas, Priscilla always has music in her heart and has made "LaVie En Rose" her signature song. She would love to share the stage with her favorite tenor, Luciano Pavarotti; and
Whereas, Priscilla has served on numerous boards including: Town Theatre Board of Directors, Vice President; Richland Memorial Hospital Board of Directors; Winthrop College Board of Visitors; University of South Carolina Law School Partnership Board; South Carolina Operation Lifesaver Executive Committee and Advisory Board; South Carolina Export Consortium, Treasurer; and South Carolina Society of Association Executives, Trade Show Chairman. She has served as the Provisional Chairman, Placement Chairman, Recording Secretary, and Vice President of the Junior League of Columbia; and
Whereas, in 1982, Priscilla Sims was selected 1982 Woman of the Year by the Women's Center of Midlands Technical College for making the best transition from a homemaker to working outside the home; and
Whereas, in her path through life, Priscilla has continually and consistently thought of others -- always going the extra mile to ensure others are comforted and loved no matter what the occasion may be; and
Whereas, she is a long-time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and has served on the Parish Council; and
Whereas, beyond her business and professional life, Priscilla Sims is a woman who loves her family and delights in the experiences of her children and grandchildren; and
Whereas, hopefully, she now will find the time to indulge in the things she has always enjoyed, i.e., golfing, fishing, and even hunting for quail. While travel has always been an important part of her life, her retirement now offers even more opportunities for exploring the world; and
Whereas, there are times when it is difficult to find words for the proper expression of one's sentiments and this is such an occasion. We are saddened to say goodbye, but at the same time we rejoice that the value of her labors and unselfishness will long be remembered as an example for others to follow; and
Whereas, she is a truly distinguished South Carolinian, who has given most generously of her time and talents to the people of the Palmetto State for many years, and it would be most fitting and appropriate that the members of the General Assembly pause in their deliberations to honor Priscilla Navarro Sims. 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 sincere appreciation and gratitude to one of their most cherished friends, Priscilla Navarro Sims (Mrs. Lana Hancock Sims), for her unbounded commitment and dedication to the Palmetto State on the occasion of her retirement and wish her happiness and good health in all the years to come.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Priscilla Navarro Sims.
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