BIL:5345
TYP:Concurrent Resolution CR
INB:House
IND:20020528
PSP:Edge
SPO:Edge, Witherspoon, Barfield, Keegan and Kelley
DDN:l:\council\bills\gjk\21419sd02.doc
DPB:20020604
SUB:Lieutenant Randy G. Gerald Memorial Bridge named in Horry County
HST:
BodyDateAction DescriptionComLeg Involved
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Senate20020604Introduced, adopted, returned
with concurrence
House20020530Adopted, sent to Senate
House20020529Committee report: Favorable24 HIMR
House20020528Introduced, referred to Committee24 HIMR
Versions of This Bill
Revised on 20020529
TXT:
COMMITTEE REPORT
May 29, 2002
H.5345
Introduced by Reps. Edge, Witherspoon, Barfield, Keegan and Kelley
S. Printed 5/29/02--H.
Read the first time May 28, 2002.
THE COMMITTEE ON
INVITATIONS AND MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.5345) to request the Department of Transportation to name the bridge located at the intersection of SC-22 and US-701 North as the “Lieutenant Randy G. Gerald Memorial Bridge", etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
RONALD N. FLEMING for Committee.
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SC-22 AND US-701 NORTH AS THE “LIEUTENANT RANDY G. GERALD MEMORIAL BRIDGE” IN HONOR OF THIS OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Whereas, roads and bridges throughout the County of Horry and the State of South Carolina have been named in honor of distinguished citizens who have given of both their time and efforts to improve the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Randy Gerald, an outstanding deputy of the Horry County Sheriff’s Department, having served Horry County for thirteen years and eleven months, was murdered while trying to aid and assist a citizen of the county on December 29, 2001, along Highway 701 North; and
Whereas, during Lieutenant Randy G. Gerald’s thirteen years of service, he demonstrated tremendous love and care for his fellow workers, friends, and citizens of Horry County; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Gerald also showed extraordinary professionalism and dedication to his job and the protection of the citizens of Horry County; and
Whereas, at the time of his untimely death, he was demonstrating all these valuable qualities; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to honor the memory of this wonderful and brave man in an appropriate and fitting way. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly request the Department of Transportation to name the bridge located at the intersection of SC-22 and US-701 North as the “Lieutenant Randy G. Gerald Memorial Bridge” in honor of this outstanding law enforcement officer who lost his life in the line of duty, and the department is further requested to install appropriate markers or signs at this bridge as the department considers appropriate.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation
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