South Carolina General Assembly
122nd Session, 2017-2018
H. 4159
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. J.E.Smith, Alexander, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Arrington, Atkinson, Atwater, Bales, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bedingfield, Bennett, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bowers, Bradley, Brown, Burns, Caskey, Chumley, Clary, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cogswell, Cole, Collins, Crawford, Crosby, Daning, Davis, Delleney, Dillard, Douglas, Duckworth, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Finlay, Forrest, Forrester, Fry, Funderburk, Gagnon, Gilliard, Govan, Hamilton, Hardee, Hart, Hayes, Henderson, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hill, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Johnson, Jordan, King, Kirby, Knight, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, Magnuson, Martin, McCoy, McCravy, McEachern, McKnight, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, V.S.Moss, Murphy, B.Newton, W.Newton, Norrell, Ott, Parks, Pitts, Pope, Putnam, Quinn, Ridgeway, M.Rivers, S.Rivers, RobinsonSimpson, Rutherford, Ryhal, Sandifer, Simrill, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stringer, Tallon, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Toole, Weeks, West, Wheeler, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis and Yow
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Introduced in the House on April 20, 2017
Introduced in the Senate on April 20, 2017
Adopted by the General Assembly on April 20, 2017
Summary: Palmer "Satch" Krantz
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
DateBodyAction Description with journal page number
4/20/2017HouseIntroduced, adopted, sent to Senate (House Journalpage22)
4/20/2017SenateAdopted, returned to House with concurrence (Senate Journalpage9)
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
4/20/2017
ACONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO HONOR PALMER “SATCH” KRANTZ, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN IN COLUMBIA, ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FORHIS FORTYFOUR YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.
Whereas, since 1973, the State of South Carolina has enjoyed the benefit of the dedication, experience, and leadership of Palmer “Satch” Krantz, president and CEO of Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, who on June 30, 2017, will retire after fortyfour years of outstanding public service with the zoo; and
Whereas, a native of Columbia, Satch began his tenure at Riverbanks in 1973 as supervisor of the Riverbanks Zoo’s animal hospital after graduating from Clemson University. He was promoted to executive director (now president and CEO) in 1976 at the age of twentysix. One of only two individuals to serve as the zoo’s executive director, he is also the longestserving zoo director in the nation; and
Whereas, his wisdom and direction have been instrumental in Riverbanks’ role as a powerful economic driver in the Midlands. Under his leadership, Riverbanks has evolved from a small, financially troubled zoo in its early years to one of the top zoos in the world and South Carolina’s largest gated tourist attraction,consistently welcoming more than onemillion visitors each year. In 2016, following completion of Destination Riverbanks, a fortymilliondollar expansion and the largest in zoo history, the zoo boasted its largestever attendance of nearly 1.3 million guests; and
Whereas, in addition to leading the pack at Riverbanks, Satch is one of only three American zoo directors to have served as both president of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Because of his guidance, Riverbanks is continually recognized as a global leader in wildlife conservation and is an influential participant in more than seventy of the AZA’s Species Survival Programs; and
Whereas, in addition, Satch is the only zoo director to be elected twice as chair of the AZA Board of Directors, an honor thattestifies to the tremendous respect his colleagues have for him. He has demonstrated great passion for improving the AZA’s animal sustainability programs and has been integral in moving those programs forward. In 2013, he was awarded the prestigious R. Marlin Perkins Award for professional excellence, the highest honor bestowed upon a zoo professional by the AZA; and
Whereas, also heavily involved in his community, Satch Krantz is a past president of the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Board and the Columbia Rotary Club. He also has served as president of the Clemson University Board of Visitors and the University of South Carolina University Associates. In 2012, he was awarded Clemson’s Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor the Clemson Alumni Association can bestow upon an alumnus or alumna; and
Whereas, the General Assembly is grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and leadership Satch Krantz has bestowed on the people of South Carolina. Speaking on behalf of his many friends across the Palmetto State and around the world, the General Assembly takes great pleasure in wishing himall the best as he enters retirement, and the members trust he will find much enjoyment in the more leisurely pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor Palmer “Satch” Krantz, president and CEO of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia, on the occasion of his retirement, extend deep appreciation for his fortyfour years of distinguished public service to the State of South Carolina, and offer best wishes for a satisfying and rewarding retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Satch Krantz.
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