South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008
R199, H4403
STATUS INFORMATION
Joint Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Davenport
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ggs\22008ab08.doc
Introduced in the House on January 8, 2008
Introduced in the Senate on January 15, 2008
Passed by the General Assembly on February 13, 2008
Governor's Action: February 27, 2008, Vetoed
No legislative action on Veto
Summary: Boiling Springs Geyser
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
1/8/2008HouseIntroduced and read first time HJ61
1/8/2008HouseReferred to Spartanburg DelegationHJ61
1/9/2008HouseDelegation report: Favorable Spartanburg DelegationHJ12
1/10/2008HouseRead second time HJ362
1/10/2008HouseUnanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day HJ362
1/11/2008HouseRead third time and sent to Senate HJ1
1/15/2008SenateIntroduced and read first time SJ16
1/15/2008SenateReferred to Committee on GeneralSJ16
2/7/2008SenatePolled out of committee GeneralSJ8
2/7/2008SenateCommittee report: Favorable GeneralSJ8
2/12/2008SenateRead second time SJ11
2/13/2008SenateRead third time and enrolled SJ26
2/21/2008Ratified R 199
2/27/2008Vetoed by Governor
10/24/2008HouseNo legislative action on Veto
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
1/8/2008
1/9/2008
2/7/2008
NOTE: THIS COPY IS A TEMPORARY VERSION. THIS DOCUMENT WILL REMAIN IN THIS VERSION UNTIL PUBLISHED IN THE ADVANCE SHEETS TO THE ACTS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS. WHEN THIS DOCUMENT IS PUBLISHED IN THE ADVANCE SHEET, THIS NOTE WILL BE REMOVED.
(R199, H4403)
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE THE SITE OF THE BOILING SPRINGS GEYSER IN SPARTANBURG COUNTY AS A STATE HISTORIC SITE.
Whereas, Boiling Springs began as the heart of an emerging farming community north of the City of Spartanburg around the time our great nation was founded in the late Eighteenth Century, arising in an area once hunted and fished by Cherokee Indians; and
Whereas, once viewed as a potential county seat for Spartanburg County, Boiling Springs remained true to its agricultural roots with the development of a peachgrowing industry during an era when much of the region became immersed in the textile industry; and
Whereas, the thriving agricultural economy of Boiling Springs was complimented by developing commercial ventures to serve the community, including landmark merchants Otis J. Cantrell’s Mercantile and P.D.’s Place; and
Whereas, in addition to making livelihoods in farming and business, the people of Boiling Springs educated their children in fine local schools beginning with a oneroom schoolhouse and later in a host of outstanding institutions including Shoally School, Oakdale Elementary School, and others ranging from Boiling Springs Elementary School to Boiling Springs High School; and
Whereas, when not engaged in work, civic duties, church activities, or educational pursuits, the citizens of Boiling Springs frequently enjoyed recreational activities at area lakes including beautiful Rainbow Lake, Lake Bowen, and Lake Blalock, which have since attracted upscale housing development and growth to further enhance the Boiling Springs community; and
Whereas, the proud, vibrant, and growing Boiling Springs community gained its name from a local geyser that shot water six feet into the air with a roar that could be heard a quarter mile away, drawing intrigued admirers from all around. Although the historic geyser has since become still, the site of its opening evokes warm memories for many and remains a cherished Boiling Springs landmark and beloved part of its namesake community’s proud heritage and shining future. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
State Historic Site, designation of Boiling Springs geyser
SECTION 1. The site of the Boiling Springs geyser in Spartanburg County is designated a State Historic Site.
Time effective
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 21st day of February, 2008.
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President of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved the ______day of ______2008.
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Governor
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