South Carolina General Assembly

116th Session, 2005-2006

H. 3123

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution

Sponsors: Reps. Clemmons, Viers and Toole

Document Path: l:\council\bills\gjk\20021sd05.doc

Introduced in the House on January 11, 2005

Introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2005

Adopted by the General Assembly on January 27, 2005

Summary: Beach Music Day

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date Body Action Description with journal page number

12/8/2004 House Prefiled

12/8/2004 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

1/11/2005 House Introduced HJ148

1/11/2005 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions HJ149

1/12/2005 House Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial Resolutions HJ71

1/13/2005 House Adopted, sent to Senate HJ130

1/13/2005 Senate Introduced SJ28

1/13/2005 Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ28

1/26/2005 Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ25

1/26/2005 Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations SJ25

1/27/2005 Senate Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

12/8/2004

1/12/2005

1/26/2005

POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

MAJORITY FAVORABLE

January 26, 2005

H.3123

Introduced by Reps. Clemmons, Viers and Toole

S. Printed 1/26/05--S.

Read the first time January 13, 2005.

THE COMMITTEE ON INVITATIONS

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.3123) to acknowledge the importance of beach music to the citizens of South Carolina and the fun and entertainment it provides, and to proclaim April 13, 2005, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out majority favorable.

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEACH MUSIC TO THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT IT PROVIDES, AND TO PROCLAIM APRIL 13, 2005, AS “BEACH MUSIC DAY” IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, as the official popular music of South Carolina, “Beach Music” attracts fans from across generations; and

Whereas, the Palmetto State boasts a long, proud tradition of local artists and a growing population of beach music fans who share in their common commitment to promoting the continued development of his unique art form; and

Whereas, residents and visitors of the South Carolina coast come together to enjoy the sounds of beach music, while participating in local dance competitions and festivals that offer fun and entertainment for the whole family; and

Whereas, the 2005 observance of “Beach Music Day” on April 13, 2005, provides an opportunity for the citizens of the Palmetto State to celebrate beach music’s international prominence and South Carolina’s role as leader in its continued growth in popularity; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, do hereby proclaim April 13, 2005, as “Beach Music Day” throughout the State and encourage all South Carolinians to join in celebrating this unique art form that brings enjoyment to fans throughout South Carolina and around the world. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly acknowledge the importance of beach music to the citizens of South Carolina and the fun and entertainment it provides, and proclaim April 13, 2005, as “Beach Music Day” in South Carolina.

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