South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000

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Bill 3416

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 12, 1999

H. 3416

Introduced by Reps. Rodgers, Lloyd, Chellis, Clyburn, Kelley, Altman, Sandifer, Gilham, Harris, Kennedy, Martin, Seithel, Taylor, Hayes, McGee, Ott, Stuart, Neilson, Stille, Davenport, R. Smith, Wilkins, Dantzler, Gourdine, Beck, Riser, Bowers, Barrett, Young-Brickell, Hinson, Jennings, Whipper, Phillips, Lucas and Knotts

S. Printed 5/12/99--H.

Read the first time February 2, 1999.

THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 3416), to request the State Department of Transportation to establish a Purple Heart Highway, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the concurrent resolution, as and if amended, page two, beginning on line 15 by striking all after the resolving clause and inserting:

/ That the General Assembly requests the state Department of Transportation and the federal government to establish a Purple Heart Highway as a means of honoring combat-wounded veterans (both deceased and living) who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and to erect appropriate markers or signs to this effect.

Be it further resolved that the Purple Heart Highway be designated to start at the South Carolina - Georgia line, extending northward to the South Carolina - North Carolina line and south to the South Carolina - Georgia line.

Be it further resolved that the Governor of the State of South Carolina is requested to issue a proclamation establishing the Purple Heart Highway on February 22, 2000, anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Purple Heart, General George Washington, and directing the assistance of the state Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Transportation, and other state agencies as may be required in order to provide assistance in the dedication and the establishment of the highway.

Be it further resolved that the South Carolina Department of Transportation shall, with the assistance of representatives from the Military Order of the Purple Heart, design and place appropriate signage near the South Carolina-Georgia and South Carolina-North Carolina state lines and at the intersections of Interstate Highway 95 and Interstate Highways 20 and 26.

Be it further resolved that an appropriate ceremony opening the Purple Heart Highway be held on George Washington's birthday on the north side of the State House in the year 2000 and that subsequent ceremonies be held at the actual placement of signs or markers to our combat-wounded veterans as would be appropriate at the actual dedication of these highways.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the State of South Carolina, the state Department of Transportation, the state Department of Veterans Affairs, and the appropriate federal agencies and officials. /

Amend title to conform.

RONALD P. TOWNSEND, for Committee.

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES IS:

Minimal (Some additional costs expected but can be absorbed)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES IS:

$5,000 Non-Recurring Cost to Highway Funds

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation states there would be no impact to the General Fund of the State. However, the estimated Highway Fund costs would be $5,000 non-recurring funds to cover 14 signs at $350 each, to be placed along the highway. This excludes any costs associated with a dedication ceremony.

Department of Veterans Affairs

A review of this bill relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs indicates there would be minimal impact which the agency can absorb.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH A PURPLE HEART HIGHWAY AS A MEANS OF HONORING COMBAT-WOUNDED VETERANS WHO ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS TO INDICATE THIS, AND TO REQUEST THE GOVERNOR OF THIS STATE TO ISSUE A PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING THE PURPLE HEART HIGHWAY ON FEBRUARY 22, 2000, AND DIRECTING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES AS MAY BE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE DEDICATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HIGHWAY.

Whereas, the Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA in the State of South Carolina desires to promote principles and objectives of patriotism, fraternalism, history, and education among the people of the State; and

Whereas, these principles and objectives of the Order can be expressed in perpetuating the ideals and heritage fostered by George Washington, who, as the General commanding the military forces of America during the Revolutionary War, established and awarded the Purple Heart decoration; and

Whereas, it is a tradition to honor national heroes and patriots by naming national and state landmarks for them; and

Whereas, the opportunity exists in the State of South Carolina for the citizenry to include, for purposes of this tradition, combat-wounded veterans (both deceased and living) who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal, which was established by General Washington on August 7, 1782, at Newburgh-on-the-Hudson following the American victory over British forces at the Battle of Yorktown; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina and the United States government have highway systems in the Palmetto State that are conducive to the establishment of a memorial highway to recognize the heritage of General Washington and the recipients of the Purple Heart decoration. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly requests the state Department of Transportation and the federal government to establish a Purple Heart Highway as a means of honoring combat-wounded veterans (both deceased and living) who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal and to erect appropriate markers or signs to this effect.

Be it further resolved that the Purple Heart Highway be designated to start at the South Carolina - Georgia line, extending eastward past the capital city of Columbia to Florence, linking up with I-95 and extending northward to the South Carolina - North Carolina line and south to the South Carolina - Georgia line.

Be it further resolved that the Governor of the State of South Carolina is requested to issue a proclamation establishing the Purple Heart Highway on February 22, 2000, anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Purple Heart, General George Washington, and directing the assistance of the state Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Transportation, and other state agencies as may be required in order to provide assistance in the dedication and the establishment of the highway.

Be it further resolved that an appropriate ceremony opening the Purple Heart Highway be held on George Washington's birthday on the north side of the State House in the year 2000 and that subsequent ceremonies be held at the actual placement of signs or markers to our combat-wounded veterans as would be appropriate at the actual dedication of these highways.

Be it further resolved that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor of the State of South Carolina, the state Department of Transportation, the state Department of Veterans Affairs, and the appropriate federal agencies and officials.

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