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Bill 4309

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      4309
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20010621
Primary Sponsor:                  McLeod
All Sponsors:                     McLeod, Wilder, J. Brown and Walker
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\nbd\11895ac01.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20010628
Subject:                          Dr. Lawrence F. McManus, Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
House   20010628  Received from Senate
Senate  20010621  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   20010621  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate


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TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF DR. LAWRENCE F. MCMANUS OF PROSPERITY AND TO EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP, COMMITMENT, AND ADVOCACY IN THE CREATION OF THE GIFT OF LIFE TRUST FUND.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly were deeply sadden to learn of the death of Dr. Lawrence McManus of Prosperity, age sixty-one, on Tuesday, June 19, 2001; and

Whereas, Dr. McManus, born in New York City, was a graduate of Manhattan College and earned his medical degree from New York Medical College, interning at Walter Reed Army Hospital. While serving in the United States Army, he was Chief of Orthopaedics Surgery at Fort Jackson; and

Whereas, in 1973 he entered private practice with the Moore Orthopaedic Clinic in Columbia. He later owned the Newberry Orthopaedic Association and was associated with Midlands Orthopaedics of Columbia. He served as Chief of Staff at Newberry County Memorial Hospital from 1985-1986; and

Whereas, his leadership in the medical community included serving as Secretary-Treasurer and President of the South Carolina Orthopaedic Association and President of the South Carolina Chapter of the National Arthritis Foundation. He was an active member of the Transaction Council of the National Kidney Foundation, the United Network for Organ Sharing, and many medical societies and associations; and

Whereas, Dr. McManus was the state's most passionate advocate and the driving force behind establishing the Gift of Life Trust Fund for the promotion of organ donation and education; and

Whereas, he not only spearheaded the creation of the Trust Fund, but he also served as Chairman of its Board from 1996-2000, ensuring a solid foundation and strong beginning; and

Whereas, Dr. McManus will long be remembered for his role in the Gift of Life Trust Fund and for the lasting legacy of life he has given to thousands of organ recipients across the nation; and

Whereas, he was a faithful member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Chapin, a founding member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church, and a devoted, former member at St. Joseph's, Columbia and St. Mark's, Newberry; and

Whereas, among the honors bestowed upon Dr. McManus for his many contributions were the South Carolina Organ Procurement Agency's "Legacy of Life" volunteer award, the South Carolina Lion's Club "Outstanding Service Award", and the Order of the Palmetto; and

Whereas, above all, Dr. McManus was the devoted husband of Kathleen O'Connor McManus, the beloved father of four children, and the loving grandfather of six grandchildren; and

Whereas, it is proper and fitting that the members of the General Assembly pause in their deliberations to note the passing of such a dedicated doctor, passionate advocate, and outstanding community leader. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express the deepest sympathy upon the death of Dr. Lawrence F. McManus of Prosperity and express their gratitude and appreciation for his outstanding leadership, commitment, and advocacy in the creation of the Gift of Life Trust Fund.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Dr. Lawrence F. McManus.

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