BIL:572
TYP:Concurrent Resolution CR
INB:Senate
IND:20010410
PSP:Wilson
SPO:Wilson, Courson, Bauer and Ryberg
DDN:l:\council\bills\ggs\22977cm01.doc
CBN:4223
RBY:House
COM:Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee 24 HIMR
SUB:Jewel of S.C. Visitor Information, Capital City/Lake Murray County Tourism Region, Telephones, Dial *TOUR, Requests
HST:
BodyDateAction DescriptionComLeg Involved
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------20010612Companion Bill No. 4223
House20010523Introduced, referred to Committee24 HIMR
Senate20010523Adopted, sent to House
------20010523Scrivener's error corrected
Senate20010522Polled out of Committee: Favorable15 ST
Senate20010410Introduced, referred to Committee15 ST
Versions of This Bill
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Revised on 20010523
TXT:
POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE
MAJORITY FAVORABLE
May 22, 2001
S.572
Introduced by Senators Wilson, Courson, Bauer and Ryberg
S. Printed 5/22/01--S.[SEC 5/23/01 3:05 PM]
Read the first time April 10, 2001.
THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S.572) to request the Department of Transportation to erect “Jewel of South Carolina Visitor Information” signs at eight locations along the state’s highways that provide a telephone number which allows a caller, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT “JEWEL OF SOUTH CAROLINA VISITOR INFORMATION” SIGNS AT EIGHT LOCATIONS ALONG THE STATE’S HIGHWAYS THAT PROVIDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER WHICH ALLOWS A CALLER TO OBTAIN PRERECORDED INFORMATION REGARDING ACTIVITIES OCCURRING IN THE CAPITAL CITY/LAKE MURRAY COUNTRY TOURISM REGION.
Whereas, the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Tourism Region is blessed with many attractions, festivals, and natural resources that appeal to its visitors; and
Whereas, this region is served by three major interstate highways, which on a daily basis bring many potential visitors to this area; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly believe that the placement of informational signs at eight strategic locations that contain the words:
Jewel of South Carolina
Free Visitor Information
Dial *TOUR
and direct a cellular telephone user to dial a number to obtain prerecorded information from the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism District regarding activities in the region would attract more tourists to this area; and
Whereas, these signs would be placed at the following eight strategic locations:
(1)Mile Marker 70 on Interstate Highway 26 East in Newberry County;
(2)Between Mile Markers 37 and 38 near the AikenLexington County line on Interstate Highway 20 East;
(3)Between Mile Markers 84 and 85 near the RichlandKershaw County line on Interstate Highway 20 West;
(4)Between Mile Markers 29 and 30 near the RichlandFairfield County line on Interstate Highway 77 South;
(5)Mile Marker 120 on Interstate Highway 26 West in Lexington County;
(6)Near the RichlandSumter County line along the westbound lane of United States Highway 378;
(7)Near the EdgefieldSaluda County line along the eastbound lane of United States Highway 378; and
(8)Near the AikenSaluda County line along the westbound lane of United States Highway 1. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina request the Department of Transportation to erect the eight informational signs described in this resolution at the locations identified in this resolution that will serve to attract additional tourists to the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Tourism Region.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.
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