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March 6, 2008
H. 4770
S. Printed 3/6/08--S.
Read the first time March 5, 2008.
TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PORT OF GEORGETOWN AND SUPPORT FUTURE EFFORTS BY GEORGETOWN COUNTY AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE PORTS AUTHORITY TO GROW CARGO VOLUMES FOR THE ECONOMIC BETTERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND STATE.
Whereas, South Carolina's rich maritime heritage dates to Spanish explorers who established a settlement in Georgetown in 1526; and
Whereas, over the centuries, the Port of Georgetown has enjoyed many periods of prosperity and endured times of hardship; and
Whereas, in the twentieth century, Georgetown found its niche in the state's port system as a specialty port serving specific local industries, and these industries in turn have dominated the port's development, progress, and business; and
Whereas, the port and trade remain vital components of the local Georgetown economy; and
Whereas, even today, the overwhelming majority of the Port of Georgetown's business is related to major employers and local industries that rely on access to foreign suppliers and customers; and
Whereas, the Port of Georgetown was hit hard by the changes at the steel mill, driving cargo volume and ship traffic down; and
Whereas, port cargo volume and ship traffic are absolutely essential to justifying maintenance dredging in the shipping channel; and
Whereas, to engage the port more closely with industry in the area, local and state economic development officials are encouraged to work with the South Carolina State Ports Authority when attracting new and expanding industries; and
Whereas, the South Carolina State Ports Authority remains committed to Georgetown and is pursuing new business and economic opportunities for the port and the community. 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 the importance of the Port of Georgetown and support future efforts by Georgetown County and the South Carolina State Ports Authority to grow cargo volumes for the economic betterment of the community and State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the governing body of Georgetown County and the South Carolina State Ports Authority.
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