South Carolina General Assembly

119th Session, 2011-2012

S.1128

STATUS INFORMATION

Senate Resolution

Sponsors: Senators L.Martin and Alexander

Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1364ab12.docx

Introduced in the Senate on January 24, 2012

Adopted by the Senate on February 2, 2012

Summary: Bluesfest

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

1/24/2012SenateIntroduced (Senate Journalpage6)

1/24/2012SenateReferred to Committee on General (Senate Journalpage6)

2/1/2012SenatePolled out of committee General (Senate Journalpage22)

2/1/2012SenateCommittee report: Favorable General (Senate Journalpage22)

2/2/2012Scrivener's error corrected

2/2/2012SenateAdopted (Senate Journalpage32)

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

1/24/2012

2/1/2012

2/2/2012

POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

February 1, 2012

S.1128

Introduced by Senator L.Martin

S. Printed 2/1/12--S.[SEC 2/2/12 12:18 PM]

Read the first time January 24, 2012.

THE GENERAL COMMITTEE

To whom was referred a Senate Resolution (S.1128) to commend the sponsors of the Nothin’ But the BluesFest for their efforts to promote the Palmetto State’s rich musical heritage, to encourage the citizens of South Carolina to attend, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

Has polled the Senate Resolution out majority favorable.

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ASENATE RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE SPONSORS OF THE NOTHIN’ BUT THE BLUESFEST FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THE PALMETTO STATE’S RICH MUSICAL HERITAGE, TO ENCOURAGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION, SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1922, 2012, IN THE CLEMSON AREA, AND TO DECLARE APRIL 2012 AS BLUES MONTH IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that the Clemson area will host the Nothin’ But the BluesFest, April 1922, 2012; and

Whereas, a notforprofit celebration of that Southern musical form called the blues, the Nothin’ But the BluesFest will feature a number of events during its fourday duration: Thursday, April 19, a VIP Reception and Blues Art Exhibit at the Clemson Arts Center featuring Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’Blues; Friday, April 20, the Blues Arts Exhibit with bluesthemed art for sale and band appearances; Saturday, April 21, An Afternoon of Blues, featuring internationally known bluesman, Chick Willis and his band; Sunday, April 22, a Blues and Gospel Brunch at Boulevard Grill and University Inn with appearances by local singers and bands, followed by a special Gospel and Blues music program with the United Church of Prayer Brass Band; and

Whereas, inspiration for the festival derived from Littlejohn’s Grill, which in its day was the epicenter for black entertainment in Upstate South Carolina and one of those important places where rock ‘n’ roll began.Owned by Horace and Gertrude Littlejohn, the club supplied firstclass entertainment, food, and lodging for travelers and performers touring the Chitlin’ Circuit from the late 1940’s until the mid1960’s; and

Whereas, the long and impressive list of jazz and blues celebrities appearing at the club in that day included Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Otis Redding, comedian Red Foxx, James Brown, and scores of others; and

Whereas, the Senate takes great pleasure in encouraging the people of South Carolina to attend this familyfriendly festival, where all may enjoy hearing some of today’s finest performers as they carry on a timehonored Southern musical art form. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution,commend the sponsors of the Nothin’ But the BluesFest for their efforts to promote the Palmetto State’s rich musical heritage, encourage the citizens of South Carolina to attend the event, scheduled for April 1922, 2012, in the Clemson area, and declare April 2012 as Blues Month in South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Nothin’ But the BluesFest Committee.

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