South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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S. 887

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Campsen
Document Path: l:\council\bills\pt\2689sj05.doc

Introduced in the Senate on May 25, 2005
Introduced in the House on May 31, 2005
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 31, 2005

Summary: Sweetgrass Basket Days

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   5/25/2005  Senate  Introduced, placed on calendar without reference SJ-17
   5/26/2005  Senate  Adopted, sent to House
   5/31/2005  House   Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-84

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5/25/2005
5/25/2005-A

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INTRODUCED

May 25, 2005

S. 887

Introduced by Senator Campsen

S. Printed 5/25/05--S.

Read the first time May 25, 2005.

            

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE JUNE 1-4, 2005, AS SWEETGRASS BASKET DAYS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOGNIZE THE LOCAL SWEETGRASS BASKET MAKERS AS THEY EXHIBIT THIS ANCIENT AFRICAN ART FORM IN MOUNT PLEASANT AS PART OF THE PICCOLO SPOLETO CELEBRATION.

Whereas, the Town of Mount Pleasant is proud to be recognized as the primary location of the "Original Sweetgrass Basket Makers"; and

Whereas, during Sweetgrass Basket Days, the town and the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Committee seek to bring local, state, national, and international attention to this declining ancient African art form; and

Whereas, the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival will provide an exciting opportunity for local sweetgrass basket makers to showcase their unique artistry and conduct demonstrations and workshops for the public; and

Whereas, the local entertainers and performers will provide a venue where the public can learn about the history and experience the human side of this ancient living art form; and

Whereas, festival goers will enjoy a variety of interesting Gullah Geechee skits, storytelling, gospel songs, and children's activities as well as some good old Lowcountry Gullah foods; and

Whereas, the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Committee and the Town of Mount Pleasant are excited to host the inaugural Sweetgrass Festival on the grounds of Laing Middle School in Mount Pleasant during the from June 1-4, 2005, at the Piccolo Spoleto celebration. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declare June 1-4, 2005, as Sweetgrass Basket Days in South Carolina and to recognize the local sweetgrass basket makers as they exhibit this ancient African art form in Mount Pleasant as part of the Piccolo Spoleto celebration.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival Committee and Town of Mount Pleasant.

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