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Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.556 Type of Legislation:General Bill GB Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:20010405 Primary Sponsor:O'Dell All Sponsors:O'Dell, Glover, Bauer, Ford, Short, Peeler, Holland, McGill, Waldrep, Passailaigue, Elliott, Moore, Setzler, Reese, Land, Patterson, Rankin, Pinckney, Hutto, Drummond, Alexander, Ritchie, Martin, Branton, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Hayes and Hawkins Drafted Document Number:l:\council\bills\pt\1328dw01.doc Companion Bill Number:3850 Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Committee 21 HEPW Date of Last Amendment:20010419 Subject:Camden Military Academy designated official military academy of State; Kershaw County, State Symbols and Emblems History Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ ______________________________________ _______ ____________ House 20010502 Committed to Committee 21 HEPW House 20010501 Debate adjourned until Wednesday, 20010502 House 20010426 Debate adjourned until Tuesday, 20010501 House 20010424 Introduced, read first time, placed on Calendar without reference ------ 20010423 Scrivener's error corrected Senate 20010420 Read third time, sent to House Senate 20010419 Amended, read second time, unanimous consent for third reading on Friday, 20010420 ------ 20010409 Scrivener's error corrected ------ 20010406 Companion Bill No. 3850 Senate 20010405 Introduced, read first time, placed on Calendar without reference Versions of This Bill Revised on April 5, 2001 - Word format Revised on April 9, 2001 - Word format Revised on April 19, 2001 - Word format Revised on April 23, 2001 - Word format Revised on April 24, 2001 - Word format
INTRODUCED
April 24, 2001
S. 556
Introduced by Senators O'Dell, Glover, Bauer, Ford, Short, Peeler, Holland, McGill, Waldrep, Passailaigue, Elliott, Moore, Setzler, Reese, Land, Patterson, Rankin, Pinckney, Hutto, Drummond, Alexander, Ritchie, Martin, Branton, Mescher, Thomas, Ravenel, Hayes and Hawkins
S. Printed 4/24/01--H.
Read the first time April 24, 2001.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-706 SO AS TO DESIGNATE CAMDEN MILITARY ACADEMY AS THE OFFICIAL STATE MILITARY ACADEMY.
Whereas, Camden Military Academy was founded in 1958 when it took over the defunct Camden Academy on the grounds of the former 64th Army Air Force (W.W. II) Training Detachment; and
Whereas, the academy educates boys into men of character and integrity in grades seven through twelve; and
Whereas, following a strict military regimen, Camden Military Academy builds leadership with emphasis on duty, integrity, morality, and self-discipline. With an active Cadet Corps of over three hundred, and Camden-Carlisle alumni in excess of six thousand, the academy is doing things right. The alumni count teachers, generals, scientists, business owners, musicians, artists, lawyers, doctors, television producers, legislators, and war veterans among its ranks. Utterly dedicated to the development of young men, Camden Military Academy has already demonstrated its long-standing commitment and willingness to uphold South Carolina's ideals of education, patriotism, gentlemanliness, and the best of character. Camden Military Academy is a life-changing experience. South Carolina is pleased to have the Camden Military Academy amongst its educational arsenal; and
Whereas, Camden Military Academy also carries on the living tradition of Carlisle Military School which was located in Bamberg County and founded in 1898; and
Whereas, Camden Military Academy desires to embellish upon the outstanding one hundred three-year-old Camden-Carlisle legacy by seeking the honorary designation as the official military academy of the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 9, Chapter 1 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 1-1-706. (A) Camden Military Academy is designated as the official military academy of the State. The designation of Camden Military Academy as the official military academy of the State is an honorary designation and does not bind the State in any way.
(B) The official designation does not create a new state agency or educational institution or qualify Camden Military Academy for state funds.
(C) The official designation does not confer any liability of the State.
(D) The official designation does not sanction by the State any activity, philosophy, or course of action conducted, published, or undertaken by the academy."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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