South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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H. 4033

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Witherspoon
Document Path: l:\council\bills\bbm\9779sl03.doc

Introduced in the House on April 23, 2003
Introduced in the Senate on April 23, 2003
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 1, 2003

Summary: National Marina Day

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   4/23/2003  House   Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-9
   4/23/2003  Senate  Introduced SJ-18
   4/23/2003  Senate  Referred to Committee on General SJ-18
    5/1/2003  Senate  Recalled from Committee on General SJ-2
    5/1/2003  Senate  Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-2

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4/23/2003

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DESIGNATE AUGUST 9, 2003, AS THE FIRST ANNUAL NATIONAL MARINA DAY IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA'S MARINAS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE CITIZENS, POLICYMAKERS, AND EMPLOYEES MORE AWARE OF THE OVERALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR WELL-BEING, AND TO REQUEST THAT OUR STATE JOIN HANDS WITH OTHER STATES AND THOUSANDS OF WATERFRONT COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES IN CELEBRATING THIS DAY.

Whereas, the citizens of South Carolina place a high value on recreation time and the ability to access one of America's greatest natural resources, its waterways; and

Whereas, in 1928, the word "marina" was used for the very first time by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; and

Whereas, South Carolina is home to hundreds of recreational boating facilities that contribute substantially to their communities by providing a safe, reliable gateway to boating for members of the community and welcomed guests; and

Whereas, South Carolina's marinas also serve as stewards of the environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding waterways not only for the enjoyment of this generation, but for generations to come; and

Whereas, South Carolina's marinas also provide their communities and visitors to the State of South Carolina a place where friends and families, united by a passion for the water, can come together for recreation, rest, and relaxation; and

Whereas, South Carolina's marinas will continue to provide an environmentally friendly gateway to boating for the citizens of and the visitors to the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, to shed a deserving light on the marinas' prominent role in South Carolina, August 9, 2003, should mark the first annual National Marina Day. 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, designate August 9, 2003, as the first annual National Marina Day in order to honor South Carolina's marinas for their contributions to the community and make citizens, policymakers, and employees more aware of the overall contributions to their well-being and request that our State join hands with other states and thousands of waterfront communities across the United States in celebrating this day.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Representative Witherspoon for presentation to the appropriate authority.

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