2005-2006 Bill 4031: the Honorable David H. Wilkins - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly

116th Session, 2005-2006

H. 4031

STATUS INFORMATION

House Resolution

Sponsors: Reps. Cato, Allen, Hamilton, Haskins, Leach, Loftis, Rice, F.N.Smith, G.R.Smith, Taylor, Tripp and Vaughn

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Introduced in the House on May 4, 2005

Adopted by the House on May 4, 2005

Summary: The Honorable David H. Wilkins

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

5/4/2005HouseIntroduced and adopted HJ45

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

5/4/2005

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO AUTHORIZE THE CLERK OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO SELECT AN ARTIST TO PAINT THE PORTRAIT OF THE HONORABLE DAVID H. WILKINS OF GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, TO BE PLACED APPROPRIATELY IN THE HALL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON ITS COMPLETION.

Whereas, the Honorable David H. Wilkins of Greenville, South Carolina, has been a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for twenty-five years and at the time of his election in December of 1994 was the first Republican-elected Speaker of any state legislative body in the South since Reconstruction; and

Whereas, David Wilkins quickly rose to a position of leadership in the House serving with distinction as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee for six years and then as Speaker Pro Tempore for two years before being elected Speaker; and

Whereas, over the years he has guided the House through such complex issues as welfare reform, property tax relief, education accountability, LIFE scholarships, judicial reform, government restructuring, truth in sentencing, and most recently major tort and medical malpractice reform; and

Whereas, David Wilkins was also instrumental in crafting historic ethics reform and played a critical role in the turbulent fight to ban video poker in the State; and

Whereas, during his tenure as Speaker, he has continuously upheld the integrity of the House of Representatives and is known for the professionalism, energy, dedication, and determination with which he conducted the business of the House; and

Whereas, though his public accomplishments are many, the Speaker is also the devoted husband of wife Susan and the proud father to two sons: James and Robert; and

Whereas, it is with great pleasure and respect that his colleagues desire to recognize his strength, loyalty, and leadership for more than two decades in his beloved House of Representatives and to publicly applaud his dedication to the high calling of public service. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the Clerk of the South Carolina House of Representatives is authorized to select an artist to paint the portrait of the Honorable David H. Wilkins of Greenville, South Carolina, to be placed appropriately in the Hall of the House of Representatives upon its completion.

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