South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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FREE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ADOPTED -- NOT PRINTED

June 2, 2005

S. 184

Introduced by Senators Leatherman, Grooms, Mescher, Williams and McGill

S. Printed 5/1805--H.

Read the first time February 10, 2005.

            

A JOINT RESOLUTION

TO CREATE THE FRANCIS MARION TRAIL COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A HERITAGE AND TOURISM TRAIL HONORING FRANCIS MARION'S REVOLUTIONARY CAMPAIGNS, TO ESTABLISH THE COMMISSION'S MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND RELATED MATTERS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENTS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETIES LOCATED IN CERTAIN COUNTIES SHALL SERVE ON AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

Whereas, the campaigns of General Francis Marion in the American Revolution are a source of inspiration and pride to the people of the State of South Carolina and the United States as a whole, and are recognized as having been instrumental in our country's fight for freedom; and

Whereas, the greater part of Francis Marion's campaigns took place in and immediately adjacent to the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina, particularly in the counties of Marion, Florence, Williamsburg, Horry, Georgetown, Berkeley, Charleston, Sumter, Clarendon, and Colleton; and

Whereas, the sites associated with Francis Marion in this area are largely unexplored and undeveloped, and offer little or no access to the public; and

Whereas, it is recognized that an understanding and appreciation of these sites will promote an understanding and appreciation of our heritage and the price of the freedom that we enjoy; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina believes that a tourism trail focusing on these Francis Marion sites and the area in which they are located will promote such goals as well as tourism in this area of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

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

SECTION    1.    There is created the Francis Marion Trail Commission for the purpose of establishing a heritage and tourism trail to be designated as the Francis Marion Trail. The commission is authorized to solicit and raise funds for the trail from public or private sources, and, in coordination with the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism, to designate the location and route of the trail to be included in the department's State Trail System. The commission is empowered and directed to raise private funds, to solicit and receive private and public grants, and to receive gifts to carry out the purpose for which the commission is created. If necessary for proper funding to establish the trail, the commission may recommend an appropriation for the trail. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism shall provide the necessary staff and assistance to the commission. After the trail is established, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism must maintain the trail as part of the State Trail System, however, the commission shall continue to raise public and private funds to assist in maintaining the trail.

SECTION    2.    The commission shall consist of the following seven members:

(1)    the Director of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism or his designee, ex officio;

(2)    the President of Francis Marion University or his designee, ex officio;

(3)    one member appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate;

(4)    one member appointed by the Speaker of the House;

(5)    one member appointed by the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee;

(6)    one member appointed by the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee; and

(7)    one member appointed by the Governor.

The members of the commission shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed. Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. The commission shall elect one of its members to serve as chairman for a term of two years. Commission members are not entitled to receive the subsistence, mileage, and per diem otherwise provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.

SECTION    3.    The presidents of the historical societies located in each of the counties identified in this resolution, or their designees, shall serve on an advisory committee in a non-voting capacity.

SECTION    4.    This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

/s/Sen.     Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr.        /s/Rep. C. David Umphlett, Jr.

/s/Sen. J. Yancey McGill                    /s/Rep. Nelson L. Hardwick

/s/Sen. Lawrence K. Grooms                /s/Rep. Thomas N. Rhoad

On Part of the Senate.                            On Part of the House.

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