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H. 4414

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. G.R. Smith, Bedingfield and Bannister
Document Path: l:\council\bills\agm\18924mm08.doc
Companion/Similar bill(s): 3502

Introduced in the House on January 8, 2008
Currently residing in the House Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

Summary: Bob Shumaker

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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    1/8/2008  House   Introduced HJ-67
    1/8/2008  House   Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial 
                        Resolutions HJ-68

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

1/8/2008

TO RECOGNIZE BOB SHUMAKER, OF GREENVILLE, AUTHOR OF THE SCHMOONEY TRILOGIES, A CHILDREN'S BOOK SERIES IN WHICH THE ENDEARING MAIN CHARACTER "THE SCHMOONEY" TAKES CHILDREN ON WONDERFUL ADVENTURES, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS DEDICATION TO IMPROVING READING SKILLS AND LITERACY ACROSS THE STATE, AND TO DECLARE THE SCHMOONEY THE HONORARY MASCOT FOR LITERACY IN SOUTH CAROLINA FOR 2008-2009.

Whereas, South Carolina has the third highest adult illiteracy rate in the United States, and five South Carolina counties have illiteracy rates higher than forty percent; and

Whereas, in 2002, one third of South Carolina students in the eighth grade were reading below state standards; and

Whereas, a literate population is a vital component of a growing and successful economy, as well as a necessary component for achieving an educated workforce; and

Whereas, promoting literacy not only serves the State, but also has the potential to impact and improve the quality of life for those who may be held back personally and economically due to illiteracy; and

Whereas, helping develop strong reading skills and instilling a love of reading at an early age helps provide children with a strong foundation for success in school and in life; and

Whereas, capturing the interest of children is often aided by physical symbols, and Bob Shumaker, a retired sales and marketing executive from Greenville, has created a unique symbol for reading, the "Schmooney", the main character in The Schmooney Trilogies, a children's series written by Mr. Shumaker; and

Whereas, the Schmooney, a creature made up of seven different animals, is not only a storybook hero, but also a soft cuddly stuffed animal which is fast becoming an endearing symbol that entices children to read; and

Whereas, Mr. Schumaker has developed and made available Schmooney Programs to communities, schools, churches, and libraries, and through these programs the Schmooney helps increase children's interest in reading, improves vocabulary and social interaction skills, and increases knowledge of nature and civic responsibilities. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize Bob Shumaker, of Greenville, author of The Schmooney Trilogies, a children's book series in which the endearing main character the "Schmooney" takes children on wonderful adventures, commend him for his dedication to helping improve reading skills and literacy across the State, and declare "The Schmooney" the honorary mascot for literacy in South Carolina for 2008-2009.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Bob Shumaker.

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