South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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S. 1091

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Martin and Alexander
Document Path: l:\s-res\lam\020home.mrh.doc

Introduced in the Senate on January 31, 2006
Introduced in the House on February 1, 2006
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 1, 2006

Summary: Hometown Day

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   1/31/2006  Senate  Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-7
    2/1/2006  House   Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-19

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1/31/2006

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006 AS "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN ORDER TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY OUTSTANDING MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN OUR STATE.

Whereas, municipalities derive their power from the state constitution and laws adopted by the General Assembly; and

Whereas, there are 268 duly incorporated municipalities within the State, with 1.4 million or thirty five percent of the state's population residing within municipalities; and

Whereas, it is estimated that over one million people reside in urbanized areas surrounding the incorporated municipalities; and

Whereas, all municipalities large and small are considered hometown for its residents, providing a sense of place and spirit of community to all within and around its municipal boundaries; and

Whereas, municipalities provide essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, health and sanitation, recreation, and growth and development controls to protect and enhance the quality of life for all of the citizens of the state; and

Whereas, there are 1,584 mayors and councilmembers that have been duly elected by the residents of their hometowns to implement policies and procedures to carry out the responsibility for providing these essential services; and

Whereas, there are over 17,000 hardworking, dedicated employees of the 268 municipalities that are charged with carrying out the policies and procedures enacted by the municipal councils to provide the essential services to its citizens; and

Whereas, municipalities are economic engines of the State, which drive the economy of the immediate region; and

Whereas, healthy, financially sound, and economically strong municipalities are essential to the health and welfare of the State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, declare Wednesday, February 22, 2006, as "South Carolina Hometown Day" in order to recognize and honor the many outstanding municipal officials in our State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Elouise James, Councilmember of the City of Clemson and 2006 President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.

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