Current Status Introducing Body:House Bill Number:3535 Primary Sponsor:Harvin Type of Legislation:CR Subject:Coker, Clarence E. Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19930427 Computer Document Number:BBM/10211JM.93 Introduced Date:19930218 Last History Body:House Last History Date:19930427 Last History Type:Received from Senate Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Harvin Canty Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution
Bill Body Date Action Description CMN Leg Involved
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3535 House 19930427 Received from Senate
3535 Senate 19930427 Adopted, returned to House
with concurrence
3535 Senate 19930422 Committee Report: Favorable 15
3535 Senate 19930309 Introduced, referred to 15
Committee
3535 House 19930304 Adopted, sent to Senate
3535 House 19930303 Committee Report: Favorable 24
3535 House 19930218 Introduced, referred to 24
Committee
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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 22, 1993
H. 3535
S. Printed 4/22/93--S.
Read the first time March 9, 1993.
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 3535), to request the Department of Highways and Public Transportation to name that portion of Highway 378 between Interstate I-95, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
JOHN C. LAND, III, for Committee.
TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THAT PORTION OF HIGHWAY 378 BETWEEN INTERSTATE I-95 AND THE TOWN OF TURBEVILLE "CLARENCE E. COKER HIGHWAY" IN HONOR OF C.E. COKER AND TO PLACE APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ON THE HIGHWAY REFLECTING THE DESIGNATION.
Whereas, Clarence Epps Coker was born in the Puddin Swamp community near what is now the Town of Turbeville in Clarendon County on September 5, 1896; and
Whereas, in 1916, he and Laura Jane Dennis were married at Manning, and they became the parents of one daughter and five sons, namely the Honorable Gerald Ray Coker, Colonel Larry Warren Coker, the Honorable Donald Grey Coker, all of Turbeville, Dr. Homer Coker of Carrollton, Georgia, Mrs. Laura Coker Thigpen of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Clarence E. Coker, Jr., of Manning; and
Whereas, C.E. Coker and his family have meant much to their community for many years and are known for their caring attitude and commitment to community improvement; and
Whereas, Mr. Coker, who died in 1980, helped organize the local service club -- The Ruritan Club -- in 1950 and was an active member of that organization for many years; and
Whereas, when his community needed a bank, he participated in the organization of The Citizens Bank and served on the board and as vice president for many years; and
Whereas, it is entirely fitting that the portion of Highway 378 between Interstate I-95 and the Town of Turbeville be named "Clarence E. Coker Highway" in honor of this outstanding and giving man and that appropriate markers or signs be placed on the highway reflecting this designation. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, requests the Department of Highways and Public Transportation to name the portion of Highway 378 between Interstate I-95 and the Town of Turbeville "Clarence E. Coker Highway" in honor of C.E. Coker and to place appropriate markers or signs on the highway reflecting this designation.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Highways and Public Transportation and to the family of C.E. Coker.