South Carolina General Assembly
122nd Session, 2017-2018
H. 3787
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Felder, Delleney, King, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, B.Newton, Norman, Pope and Simrill
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Introduced in the House on February 16, 2017
Introduced in the Senate on February 21, 2017
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 15, 2017
Summary: Love the Anne Springs Close Greenway Month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
2/16/2017HouseIntroduced, adopted, sent to Senate (House Journalpage8)
2/21/2017SenateIntroduced (Senate Journalpage14)
2/21/2017SenateReferred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources (Senate Journalpage14)
3/15/2017SenateRecalled from Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources (Senate Journalpage4)
3/15/2017SenateAdopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journalpage4)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
2/16/2017
ACONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO DECLARE APRIL 2017 AS “LOVE THE ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE GREENWAY MONTH” IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS OF THE PALMETTO STATE TO VISIT AND ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL NATURE PRESERVE AND RECREATIONAL PARK IN FORT MILL.
Whereas, the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,100acre nature preserve and recreational park in Fort Mill, was established in 1995 on land donated by the children of Anne Springs Closeto honor her lifelong commitment to recreation and the environment. The people of South Carolina are the fortunate beneficiaries of this munificent gift, which serves as a natural buffer from urban development and a place for countless activities; and
Whereas, more than 250,000 people visited the Greenway in 2016 to participate inits many outdoor recreational and educational opportunities, includingkayaking, picnicking, hiking,mountain biking,and horseback riding on more than forty miles of trails. Thousands of local students are enrolled in the Greenway’s naturefocused educational programs each year,and its live summer concert series, Fall Frolic, Fiddle ’n Pig,Christmas Crafts Show, and other special events have becomecommunity favorites; and
Whereas, as a notforprofit entity, the Greenway receives no ongoing tax dollars to build, maintain, or operate its programs, trails, and facilities. Owned and managed by Leroy Springs & Company, which has been providing recreational and educational opportunities to the communities surrounding Springs Industries facilities for over sixty years, the Greenway is funded in part by memberships, program fees, and generous donations from individuals and corporations; and
Whereas, this spring, the Greenway will feature two familyoriented special events: the Blue Star Blitz on April 1,2017, a grassroots hikeathon fundraiser on the popular Blue Star trail; and the Greenway’s annual Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2017, which will feature a live concert at the Comporium Amphitheater and many other free and funfilled activities for the whole family; and
Whereas, the General Assembly takes great pleasure in celebrating the rich heritage of the Greenway and the vision of itsinspirational leader, Anne Springs Close. The people of this great State are urged to take advantage of the many familyfriendly offerings at theAnne Springs Close Greenway throughout the year. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Thatthe members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution,declare April 2017 as “Love the Anne Springs Close Greenway Month” in South Carolina and encourage all citizens of the Palmetto State to visit and enjoy this beautiful nature preserve and recreational park in Fort Mill.
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