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S. 558
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Courson
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Introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2009
Introduced in the House on March 24, 2009
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 24, 2009
Summary: Independent Colleges and Universities Week
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3/11/2009 Senate Introduced SJ-2 3/11/2009 Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ-2 3/12/2009 Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ-11 3/12/2009 Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations SJ-11 3/16/2009 Scrivener's error corrected 3/17/2009 Senate Adopted, sent to House SJ-27 3/24/2009 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-25
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE
MAJORITY FAVORABLE
March 12, 2009
S. 558
S. Printed 3/12/09--S. [SEC 3/16/09 9:52 AM]
Read the first time March 11, 2009.
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 558) to recognize and express deep appreciation to the independent colleges and universities in South Carolina during "Independent College and University Week" of April 20-24, 2009, etc., respectfully
Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.
TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK" OF APRIL 20-24, 2009, AND ON "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DAY" ON APRIL 22, 2009, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING OUR STATE'S AND NATION'S YOUTH.
Whereas, serving nearly thirty-three thousand students across our State, independent colleges and universities are dedicated to providing high quality, post-secondary educational opportunities; and
Whereas, these institutions have established an unparalleled record of excellence in teaching and nurturing students, adapting to ever-evolving student needs, technological advances, and social trends while providing a full range of educational experiences; and
Whereas, independent colleges and universities in the Palmetto State share a common commitment to promoting critical thinking and creativity by preparing students for full lives, productive careers, and active citizenship; and
Whereas, in recognition and appreciation for all our state's wonderful independent colleges and universities, Governor Mark Sanford has proclaimed April 20-24, 2009, as "Independent College and University Week" in South Carolina and April 22, 2009, as "Independent College and University Day"; and
Whereas, the General Assembly, by this resolution, joins with Governor Sanford in expressing deep appreciation to all these fine South Carolina institutions for their role in providing an outstanding education to students from all walks of life; and
Whereas, the General Assembly further encourages all South Carolinians to recognize our independent colleges and universities for their positive contributions in ensuring our state's continued status as a leader in higher education. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly recognize and express deep appreciation to the independent colleges and universities in South Carolina during "Independent College and University Week" of April 20-24, 2009, and on "Independent College and University Day" on April 22, 2009, for their outstanding contributions in educating our state's and nation's youth.
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