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COMMITTEE REPORT
January 19, 2000
S. 776
S. Printed 1/19/00--S.
Read the first time April 29, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 776), to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 1-1-701 so as to designate the "Crepe Myrtle" as the official state shrub, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking the bill in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "CRAPE MYRTLE" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB.
Whereas, the Crape Myrtle belongs to the family Lythraceae and is classified as Lagerstroemia indica; and
Whereas, the Crape Myrtle is an ornamental shrub that is cultivated and found throughout South Carolina for its clusters of white to red or lavender flowers. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 1-1-701. The Crape Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, is designated as the official state shrub."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
EDWARD E. SALEEBY, for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-701 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE "CREPE MYRTLE" AS THE OFFICIAL STATE SHRUB.
Whereas, the Crepe Myrtle belongs to the family Lythraceade and is classified as Lagerstroemia indica; and
Whereas, the Crepe Myrtle is an ornamental shrub that is cultivated and found throughout South Carolina for its clusters of white to red or lavender flowers. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 1-1-701. The Crepe Myrtle, Lagerstroemia indica, is designated as the official state shrub."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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