2011-2012 Bill 4638: Leon Love - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly

119th Session, 2011-2012

H. 4638

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution

Sponsors: Rep. Clyburn

Document Path: l:\council\bills\rm\1358cm12.docx

Introduced in the House on January 19, 2012

Introduced in the Senate on January 19, 2012

Adopted by the General Assembly on January 19, 2012

Summary: Leon Love

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

1/19/2012HouseIntroduced, adopted, sent to Senate (House Journalpage4)

1/19/2012SenateIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (Senate Journalpage6)

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

1/19/2012

ACONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MR. LEON LOVE, CHAIR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE PALMETTO STATE.

Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of the South Carolina General Assembly recognize those who give of themselves for the betterment of this great State’s citizenry; and

Whereas, Mr. Leon Love is among the most respected of such public benefactors, having devoted the past six years to serving as vice chair and chair of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission and, in his leadership capacity, to championing the importance of identifying, recording, and preserving the AfricanAmerican experience in South Carolina; and

Whereas, in preparation for his life’s work, Mr. Love earned a bachelor’s degree at Claflin College, followed by graduate studies at the University of South Carolina and Webster University; and

Whereas, for thirty years, this York native was employed by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, where he further served the people of this State; and

Whereas, he has committed his life to building families and promoting high selfesteem. In his own family, he and his beloved wife, the former Nancy Faye Sanders, are the proud parents of two children and two grandchildren; and

Whereas, grateful for his dedication, the General Assembly is pleased to pause in its deliberations to honor Mr. Leon Love for his many years of valuable service to the people of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

Thatthe members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution,recognize and commend Mr. Leon Love, chair of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, for his distinguished service to the Palmetto State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mr. Leon Love.

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