South Carolina General Assembly
120th Session, 2013-2014
H. 4773
STATUS INFORMATION
House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Hardee, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Bedingfield, Bernstein, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Branham, Brannon, G.A.Brown, R.L.Brown, Burns, Chumley, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, H.A.Crawford, K.R.Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Edge, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrester, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gambrell, George, Gilliard, Goldfinch, Govan, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hixon, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Kennedy, King, Knight, Limehouse, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McCoy, McEachern, M.S.McLeod, W.J.McLeod, Merrill, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Munnerlyn, Murphy, Nanney, Neal, Newton, Norman, R.L.Ott, Owens, Parks, Patrick, Pitts, Norrell, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, Riley, Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sabb, Sandifer, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Southard, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Toole, Vick, Weeks, Wells, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Wood
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Introduced in the House on February 25, 2014
Adopted by the House on February 25, 2014
Summary: Lawrence E. Gosnell, Jr.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
2/25/2014HouseIntroduced and adopted (House Journalpage27)
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
2/25/2014
AHOUSE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF SUCH A DISTINGUISHED NATIVE SON ASLAWRENCE E. GOSNELL, JR., OF SPARTANBURGAND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lawrence E. Gosnell, Jr., of Spartanburg on November 26, 2013, at the venerable age of seventynine; and
Whereas, born July 23, 1934, in Spartanburg to Lawrence E. Gosnell, Sr., and Elizabeth Mace Gosnell,Lawrence, or “Larry,” as he was called, grew up in the South Carolina Lowcountry, attended Conway High School, and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he was a fouryear letterman in football. Subsequently, he served as president of the USC Association of Lettermen for his beloved Gamecocks; and
Whereas, Larry Gosnell had an accomplished and varied career as a contractor, working for Exxon, and serving as chief appraiser for South Carolina’s HUD office. In addition, he was recognized for his exemplary skills as a coach and educator; and
Whereas, known for his strong faith and abiding love for God and family, he was a deeply committed member of Spartanburg’s Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he was passionate about his involvement in men’s Bible study, smallgroup activities, and Hardee’s coffee club. He also relished cooking breakfast for the Spartanburg High School athletic teams on a weekly basis; and
Whereas, he leaves to cherish his memory his dear wife, Conalee M. Konduros Gosnell; three sons, Steve Gosnell (Vivian), David Gosnell (Betsy), and Billy Gosnell (Carin); two stepsons, Gregg Konduros (Cindy) and Sam Konduros (Aphrodite); one stepdaughter, Gia K. Diamaduros (Pete); thirteen grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of such a distinguished native son asLawrence E. Gosnell, Jr., of Spartanburg and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mrs. Conalee M. Konduros Gosnell for the family.
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