Download This Bill in Microsoft Word format

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

H. 4333

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. McLeod, Bowers, Lloyd and R. Brown
Document Path: l:\council\bills\pt\1662mm03.doc

Introduced in the House on May 29, 2003
Introduced in the Senate on May 29, 2003
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 29, 2003

Summary: W. Mullins McLeod

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5/29/2003  House   Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-72
   5/29/2003  Senate  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

View the latest legislative information at the LPITS web site

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/29/2003

TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS OF W. MULLINS McLEOD OF WALTERBORO -- ATTORNEY AT LAW, VIETNAM WAR VETERAN, AND PROMINENT PUBLIC OFFICIAL -- UPON HIS DEATH.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina wish to express their deepest sympathy and most sincere condolences to the family and friends upon the death of W. Mullins McLeod -- Attorney at Law, Walterboro City Prosecutor, Vietnam War Veteran, former District Administrator to Congressman Mendel J. Davis, and former Chairman of the South Carolina Public Railways Commission; and

Whereas, William Mullins McLeod was born on August 1, 1942, in Walterboro, South Carolina, and died on January 31, 2003, in Charleston. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, February 2, at which time hundreds of friends and neighbors turned out to pay their respects at Walterboro's Bethel United Methodist Church followed by interment in Live Oak Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were the Mayor of Walterboro, the six members of Walterboro City Council, and the Chief of Police and the Police Force of the City of Walterboro; and

Whereas, Mullins was the loving and devoted father of Maxine Walker McLeod Miller of Falls Church, Virginia, and W. Mullins McLeod, Jr., Esquire, of Charleston; and

Whereas,, Mullins McLeod was the son of the late Walton J. McLeod, Jr., Esquire, and the late Rhoda Lane Brown McLeod. He attended Walterboro High School where he was named an All-State high school football player, and he graduated from Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was selected to the All-City and All-Florida high school football teams. He went on to play quarterback at Wofford College, from which he graduated in 1965. He graduated from the University of South Carolina Law School and was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1968; and

Whereas, Mullins McLeod, a Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, was a veteran of hostile action while serving in the Vietnam War during 1969-1970. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal; and

Whereas, he entered law practice in Walterboro with the firm of McLeod, Fraser and Unger before serving ten years, from 1971 to 1981, as Administrative Assistant and District Administrator to United States Congressman Mendel J. Davis. He practiced law in Charleston from 1981 to 1986; and

Whereas, in 1987, McLeod relocated his law office to Walterboro where until his death he maintained a general practice focusing on workers' compensation, social security, and negligence claims; and

Whereas, in 1989, W. Mullins McLeod was appointed as City Prosecutor for the City of Walterboro and served ably for more than thirteen years until his death; and

Whereas, in 1982, W. Mullins McLeod won the Democratic nomination for Congress for the First Congressional District Seat, and in the General Election, received 45% of the vote against incumbent Congressman Thomas F. Hartnett, who received 54%, with a third party candidate receiving 1% of the vote; and

Whereas, in 1985, W. Mullins McLeod was appointed a Commissioner of the South Carolina Public Railways Commission by Governor Richard W. Riley. Commissioner McLeod became knowledgeable about rail service, port services, and international trade; was an active participant in the American Short Line Railroad Association; and was elected Chairman of Public Railways Commission on October 18, 1990. He served as Chairman until June 7, 1991; and

Whereas, Mullins endeared himself to people with his friendly demeanor, the twinkle in his eye, his smile, and his wonderful sense of humor, all of which made him a person of unforgettable charm and warmth. He had a love and zest for life. Mullins loved people, and his life was devoted to helping people; and

Whereas, he was indeed a wonderful person who meant much to his city, county, State, and nation. The members of the General Assembly wish to recognize the distinguished career and contributions of W. Mullins McLeod, Esquire, and to express their deepest sympathy and condolences to his daughter, son, family, and friends upon the loss of this prominent lawyer, public servant, and decorated Vietnam War veteran. 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 hereby express their deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of W. Mullins McLeod of Walterboro -- Attorney at Law, Vietnam War Veteran, and prominent public official -- upon his death.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Maxine Walker McLeod Miller and to W. Mullins McLeod, Jr., Esquire.

This web page was last updated on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2:55 P.M.