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TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2007, "HOMETOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA DAY" TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SOUTH CAROLINA CITIES AND TOWNS MAKE TO OUR STATE'S ECONOMIC PROSPERITY.
Whereas, cities and towns derive their power from the state constitution and laws adopted by the General Assembly; and
Whereas, there are 269 duly incorporated municipalities within the State, with 1.4 million residents and thirty-five percent of the State's population residing in cities and towns; and
Whereas, cities and towns are valuable resources to state economic development and competitiveness efforts; and
Whereas, considered hometown to their residents, cities and towns provide a sense of place and spirit of community to all within and around their municipal boundaries; and
Whereas, greatly enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of this State, cities and towns provide essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, health and sanitation, recreation, and growth and development controls; and
Whereas, there are 1,584 mayors and council members who have been duly elected by the residents of their hometowns to serve the needs of their communities; and
Whereas, there are more than 17,000 hardworking, dedicated employees of the 269 municipalities who are charged with carrying out the policies and procedures enacted by the municipal councils to provide essential services to citizens; and
Whereas, healthy, financially sound, and economically strong cities and towns 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 of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, declare Wednesday, February 28, 2007, "Hometown, South Carolina Day" to recognize and honor the valuable contributions that South Carolina cities and towns make to our State's economic prosperity.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Doug Echols, Mayor of the City of Rock Hill and the 2007 President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
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