Bill 4333

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                       4333
Type of Legislation:               Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                  House
Introduced Date:                   19970617
Primary Sponsor:                   J. Brown
All Sponsors:                      J. Brown, Allison, Altman,
                                   Askins, Bailey, Barfield, Barrett,
                                   Battle, Bauer, Baxley, Beck, Boan,
                                   Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown,
                                   H. Brown, T. Brown, Byrd, Campsen,
                                   Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, Chellis,
                                   Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty,
                                   Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport,
                                   Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Felder,
                                   Fleming, Gamble, Gourdine, Govan,
                                   Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris,
                                   Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins,
                                   J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hodges,
                                   Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, Jordan,
                                   Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kinon,
                                   Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon,
                                   Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limbaugh,
                                   Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd,
                                   Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason,
                                   McCraw, McKay, McLeod, McMahand,
                                   McMaster, Meacham, Miller,
                                   Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neal,
                                   Neilson, Parks, Phillips, Pinckney,
                                   Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson,
                                   Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel,
                                   Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D. Smith,
                                   F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith,
                                   Spearman, Stille, Stoddard, Stuart,
                                   Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn,
                                   Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper,
                                   Wilder, Wilkes, Wilkins,
                                   Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young and
                                   Young-Brickell 
Drafted Document Number:           kgh\15329cm.97
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:      19970617
Subject:                           Dr. David T. Shannon,
                                   Resolutions

Body    Date      Action Description                       Com     Leg Involved
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House   19970617  Received from Senate
Senate  19970617  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
House   19970617  Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate

TO COMMEND DR. DAVID T. SHANNON FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS A UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATOR, PROFESSOR, AUTHOR, AND MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT OF ALLEN UNIVERSITY.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly have learned with deep regret that Dr. David Thomas Shannon will retire as President of Allen University on June 30, 1997, after serving in this capacity with distinction since 1993; and

Whereas, he has compiled an exemplary record of service in the field of higher education that includes service as President of both Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, Massachusetts (1991-1993), and Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia (1978-1985), and Vice President for Academic Services/Dean of the Faculty of the Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, Georgia (1985-1991); and

Whereas, Dr. Shannon has been a highly respected and greatly admired minister of the gospel having served as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia (1960-1969), and Fair Oaks Baptist Church in Fair Oaks, Virginia (1954-1957); and

Whereas, he earned both a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Divinity Degree with honors from Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia; an S.T.M. Degree from the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology in Oberlin, Ohio; a Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee; a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and a Doctorate of Divinity Degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia; and

Whereas, Dr. Shannon is the author of numerous publications which include, "The Bible in Our Changing Society", The Old Testament Experience of Faith, and "Roots: Some Theological Reflections"; and

Whereas, he is the recipient of many honors and awards and is a member of many professional and social organizations and serves on numerous boards; and

Whereas, Dr. Shannon and his wife, Averett, are the parents of three children and the proud grandparents of three grandchildren; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to publicly recognize and thank Dr. David T. Shannon for his loyal and dedicated service to South Carolina and our nation upon the occasion of his retirement as President of Allen University. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly commend Dr. David T. Shannon for his distinguished career as a university administrator, professor, author, and minister of the gospel upon his retirement as President of Allen University.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. David T. Shannon.