South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004
S. 690
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Knotts, Reese, Patterson, Setzler, McGill, Glover, Malloy, Hutto, Pinckney, Mescher, Verdin, Waldrep, Grooms, Courson, Branton, Ravenel, Leatherman, Moore, Land, Alexander, J.Verne Smith, Drummond and Richardson
Document Path: l:\council\bills\nbd\11713ac03.doc
Introduced in the Senate on May 7, 2003
Introduced in the House on May 8, 2003
Adopted by the General Assembly on May 8, 2003
Summary: State Museum
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
5/7/2003SenateIntroduced, adopted, sent to House SJ6
5/8/2003HouseIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ65
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
5/7/2003
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM FOR BEING CHOSEN AS THE THIRD MOST POPULAR MUSEUM IN THE SOUTHEAST BY THE SOUTHERN LIVING READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS AND TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS THE STATE MUSEUM HAS MADE TO SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the South Carolina State Museum has been selected by the Southern Living Readers’ Choice Awards as the third must popular museum in the Southeast, a most prestigious award in its own right, but made even more so by the fact that the number one and two ranked museums were the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D. C. and High Museum of Art in Atlanta, respectively; and
Whereas, the South Carolina State Museum is an everchanging, innovative institution reflecting the essence and diversity of South Carolina and serves as a catalyst for the cultural and educational development of our State and a model among museums nationally; and
Whereas, the State Museum is housed in its “biggest artifact”, the renovated 1893 Columbia Mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was the world’s first totally electric textile mill; and
Whereas, the mix of interactive exhibits, permanent, long term, and changing exhibits and the multitude of exciting programs make each visit to the State Museum a fresh and new experience; and
Whereas, the State Museum offers a Science Theater, Nature Space, and the Stringer Discovery Center, where one can be awed by electricity, experience the power of an erupting volcano or explore grandma’s attic; and
Whereas, the South Carolina State Museum provides a variety of services to assist the state’s museums and cultural organizations and since 1977, has helped museums better serve their visitors by providing professional services and traveling exhibits; and
Whereas, the State Museum works closely with the South Carolina Federation of Museums, a professional organization representing museums and their employees to develop training activities and administer special projects for the benefit of South Carolina’s local and regional museums; and
Whereas, the General Assembly is pleased to have this opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions the South Carolina State Museum has made to not only South Carolina but also to the Southeastern region, providing exciting educational experiences to all its visitors and bringing great pride to all South Carolinians. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulates the South Carolina State Museum for being chosen as the third most popular museum in the Southeast by the Southern Living Readers’ Choice Awards and express the appreciation of the members of the General Assembly for the outstanding contributions the State Museum has made to South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Willie Calloway, Executive Director of the South Carolina State Museum.
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