South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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Bill 816

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 10, 2004

S. 816

Introduced by Senators Ford and Kuhn

S. Printed 3/10/04--S.

Read the first time January 13, 2004.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 816) to direct the South Carolina State House Committee to modify the monument erected on the grounds of the Capitol Complex in recognition of the accomplishments of the late Strom Thurmond, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

ROBERT FORD for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

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ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:

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EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

Pending the recommendation of the State House Committee, there are potentially three options to modify the monument to comply with the Joint Resolution. It is estimated that the three options have costs of $500, $3,500 or $10,000.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

A JOINT RESOLUTION

TO DIRECT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE COMMITTEE TO MODIFY THE MONUMENT ERECTED ON THE GROUNDS OF THE CAPITOL COMPLEX IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE LATE STROM THURMOND, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM THE PALMETTO STATE, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF ESSIE MAE WASHINGTON-WILLIAMS AMONG THE ENGRAVED NAMES OF HIS CHILDREN.

Whereas, the late Strom Thurmond, the longest serving United States Senator and the only Senator in history to be elected as a write-in candidate, is a favorite son of the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, the citizens of South Carolina have been active participants in his legendary and historical achievements and accomplishments for several successive generations; and

Whereas, even in his death, the State of South Carolina continues to be caught up in his memorable life as Essie Mae Washington-Williams, his acknowledged biracial daughter, claims her rightful heritage with grace and dignity; and

Whereas, her proclamation serves to acknowledge for her four children the meaning and place of their lives in history; and

Whereas, her very human story also serves to grant the citizens of the Palmetto State the opportunity to share in the humanity, as well as the history, of one of their most cherished characters. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    The South Carolina State House Committee, charged with the responsibility of reviewing and approving all alterations or renovations of the State House or its grounds, pursuant to Section 10-1-40 of the 1976 Code, and as successor in interest to the Strom Thurmond Monument Commission for purposes of proper maintenance of the historical monument, pursuant to Act 159 of 1997, is hereby directed to modify the monument erected on the grounds of the Capitol Complex in recognition of the accomplishments of the late Strom Thurmond, United States Senator from the Palmetto State, so as to include the name of Essie Mae Washington-Williams among the engraved names of his children.

SECTION    2.    This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor and must be implemented before July 1, 2004.

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