WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1998
Wednesday, February 4, 1998
(Statewide Session)
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 2:00 P.M.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:
Almighty God, trusting in Your constant care of us and of all Your children, we pray that You would make this alter of prayer a pavilion of Your peace. We are fearful when we think of our children’s inheritance from our faltering hands. Give us, then, right judgments in all things. Make us so transparently just and fair that all which is false may be banished by Your truths. Give us kind hearts, clean thoughts and a quiet trust in God, lest in foolish futility we build on sinking sand rather than upon Him Who is the eternal Rock of ages.
Thank You, Lord, for this privilege of prayer. Amen
Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.
After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
Rep. A. HARRIS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of his mother, former Representative Jean L. Harris, which was agreed to.
REGULATIONS RECEIVED
The following were received and referred to the appropriate committees for consideration.
Document No. 2271
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Funeral Service
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-19-90
Continuing Education Requirements
Received By Speaker February 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date June 4, 1998
Document No. 2278
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Pilotage Commission, Port of Port Royal
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 54-15-140
Port of Port Royal - Apprentice Training and Qualification; Short Branch Qualification
Received By Speaker February 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date June 4, 1998
Document No. 2283
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Funeral Service
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 6-9-60
Purpose; Definitions; Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities of Council; Duties and Responsibilities of Department; Council Officers; Council Meetings; Building Codes; Engery Standards; Injunctive Relief; Penalties.
Received By Speaker February 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
120 Day Review Expiration Date June 4, 1998
Document No. 2284
Promulgated By Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Massage/Bodywork Therapy
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-30-50
Schools, Reciprocity; Licenses, Sexual Activity Prohibited; Continuing Education; Change of Address or Name; Communicable Disease Control
Received By Speaker February 4, 1998
Referred to House Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date June 4, 1998
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 3013 -- Reps. Kirsh, Meacham, Lloyd and Beck: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-13-240, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ANNUAL RENEWAL OF COSMETOLOGISTS LICENSES AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE CERTAIN CONTINUING EDUCATION, SO AS TO EXEMPT A PERSON WHO HAS HELD A LICENSE FOR AT LEAST FIFTEEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS AND IS SIXTY YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER FROM TAKING THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4364 -- Reps. Cato, Knotts, Littlejohn, Mason, Stille, Vaughn and Hinson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-130, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE STATE CERTIFICATION OF NEED AND HEALTH FACILITY LICENSURE ACT, SO AS TO DELETE KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS AND HEMODIALYSIS CENTERS FROM THE DEFINITION OF “HEALTH CARE FACILITY”, AND TO AMEND SECTION 44-7-170, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROCESS, SO AS TO EXEMPT KIDNEY DISEASE TREATMENT CENTERS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. J. BROWN, from the Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
S. 567 -- Senators Wilson and Giese: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 13, TITLE 40, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND COSMETOLOGISTS, SO AS TO CONFORM THIS CHAPTER TO THE STATUTORY ORGANIZATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FRAMEWORK ESTABLISHED FOR PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS IN CHAPTER 1, TITLE 40, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, TO DISCONTINUE THE ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY PERMITS AND TO TRANSFER STUDENT RECORDKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION TO BEAUTY SCHOOLS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4423 -- Reps. Harrell, Wilkins, Haskins, Allison, Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, Boan, Bowers, H. Brown, J. Brown, Byrd, Campsen, Cato, Cave, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, Cromer, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Felder, Fleming, Gamble, Hamilton, A. Harris, Harrison, Hawkins, Hinson, Jennings, Jordan, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Martin, Mason, McAbee, McGee, Quinn, McKay, Kinon, McMaster, Meacham, Moody-Lawrence, Mullen, Neilson, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sharpe, D. Smith, R. Smith, Spearman, Stille, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Vaughn, Woodrum, Walker, Webb, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 2-1-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE MANDATORY SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT DATE IS SHORTENED BY ONE STATEWIDE LEGISLATIVE DAY FOR EACH STATEWIDE DAY BEFORE MARCH THIRTY-FIRST THAT THE ANNUAL GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT IS GIVEN THIRD READING BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, on:
H. 4467 -- Rep. Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 35-1-1590, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING THE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, SO AS TO CREATE CERTAIN FELONY OFFENSES AND PENALTIES AND REVISE THE PENALTY FOR THE EXISTING MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
Rep. HARRISON, from the Committee on Judiciary, submitted a favorable report, with amendments, on:
S. 89 -- Senator Holland: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-4-70, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT AN ORDER OF PROTECTION BE ISSUED FOR A MINIMUM PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS.
Ordered for consideration tomorrow.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4563 -- Reps. Sandifer and Barrett: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT EXIT ONE AT ITS NORTHBOUND ENTRANCE ALONG INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 85 IN OCONEE COUNTY THAT INFORM MOTORISTS THAT THE CITY OF SENECA MAY BE ACCESSED FROM THIS EXIT.
The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4564 -- Rep. McMahand: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF GEORGE YOUNG, SR., OF GREENVILLE COUNTY, WHO IN HIS NINETY YEARS UNFAILINGLY HAS BEEN A HARD WORKER, A LOVING FAMILY MAN, A FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN, A GENEROUS NEIGHBOR, AND A STELLAR EXAMPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA’S EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The Senate sent to the House the following:
S. 983 -- Senator Washington: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ELIZABETH AIKEN SANTAGATI ON RECEIVING THE “COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD” FROM THE COMMUNITY MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ON JANUARY 17, 1998, AND COMMENDING HER FOR HER YEARS OF LEADERSHIP, DEDICATION, AND HARD WORK ON BEHALF OF HER COMMUNITY.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered returned to the Senate with concurrence.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
The following Bills were introduced, read the first time, and referred to appropriate committees:
H. 4565 -- Reps. Easterday, Campsen, Rice, Koon, Meacham, Sandifer, Hinson, Mason, Rodgers, Cooper, Stuart, Beck, Barrett, Fleming, Leach, Simrill, Haskins, Robinson, Hamilton, Woodrum, Vaughn, R. Smith, Trotter, Davenport, Quinn, Harrell, Stille, Young, Kirsh, Harrison, McMaster, Limehouse and McGee: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 16-3-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO PUNISHMENT FOR MURDER AND THE SEPARATE SENTENCING PROCEEDING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON CONVICTED OF MURDER MUST BE SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT, A MANDATORY MINIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR THIRTY YEARS, OR DEATH, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A SENTENCING JUDGE HAS DISCRETION TO IMPOSE EITHER OF THESE SENTENCES DESPITE THE SENTENCING JURY’S RECOMMENDATION EXCEPT WHEN THE SENTENCING JURY FINDS AN AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCE AND RECOMMENDS DEATH.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
H. 4566 -- Reps. Klauber and Scott: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 31-3-500, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY UNDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW, SO AS TO ADD LANGUAGE PROVIDING THAT AN AUTHORITY’S REAL ESTATE SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED “SURPLUS TO ITS NEEDS” WHERE THE AUTHORITY’S COMMISSIONERS HAVE MADE CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE REAL ESTATE, EVEN THOUGH THE REAL ESTATE IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ITS ORIGINAL PURPOSE.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4567 -- Rep. Witherspoon: A BILL TO AMEND CHAPTER 9, TITLE 50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO HUNT, FISH, AND TRAP LICENSES, BY ADDING SECTION 50-9-535 SO AS TO REQUIRE A MIGRATORY GAME BIRD PERMIT FOR HUNTING, TAKING, OR POSSESSING MIGRATORY GAME BIRDS.
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
H. 4568 -- Rep. Harvin: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 54-3-20, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE STATE PORTS AUTHORITY, SO AS TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4569 -- Reps. Cato and Gamble: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 40-58-67 SO AS TO REQUIRE ANNUAL CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR LICENSED MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS AND ORIGINATORS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 40-58-10, 40-58-20, 40-58-30, 40-58-50, 40-58-55, 40-58-60, 40-58-65, 40-58-80, AND 40-58-110, ALL AS AMENDED, RELATING TO REGULATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, SO AS TO REQUIRE LICENSING RATHER THAN REGISTRATION OF MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS, TO REQUIRE TWO YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORKING AS AN ORIGINATOR BEFORE INITIAL LICENSING AND TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, TO DEFINE “ORIGINATOR”; TO ALLOW BROKERS PROPERLY REGISTERED BEFORE OCTOBER 1, 1998, TO CONTINUE TO ACT AS MORTGAGE LOAN BROKERS WITHOUT REGARD TO EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ADDED BY THIS ACT, TO AUTHORIZE THE SUSPENSION OF A LICENSE FOR VIOLATIONS, AND TO INCREASE THE INITIAL APPLICATION FEE AND ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FROM FIVE TO SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND IMPOSE A TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR ADDITIONAL ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FOR EACH ORIGINATOR.
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry.
H. 4570 -- Reps. Easterday, Simrill, Leach, Inabinett, Mason, McKay, Rodgers, Hamilton, R. Smith, Lloyd, Vaughn, Stille, Young, McGee, Koon, Moody-Lawrence, McMaster, Rice, Fleming and Bauer: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 12-36-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF “GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES” FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES AND USE TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR CONSUMER AUTOMOBILE LEASES WHEN THE AUTOMOBILE IS PURCHASED UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4571 -- Reps. Altman, Barfield, Barrett, Bauer, Beck, H. Brown, Campsen, Cato, Clyburn, Cooper, Dantzler, Davenport, Easterday, Edge, Fleming, Hamilton, Harrell, A. Harris, Haskins, Hinson, Kelley, Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Mason, McCraw, McGee, McKay, Limehouse, Quinn, Rice, Riser, Rodgers, Sandifer, Seithel, Sheheen, D. Smith, R. Smith, Stoddard, Stuart, Tripp, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, Young and Young-Brickell: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 7-1-90 SO AS TO REQUIRE REFERENDUMS ON THE QUESTION OF RAISING THE BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMITS OF POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION AND TO REQUIRE THE QUESTION TO BE CERTIFIED AT LEAST FORTY-FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE GENERAL ELECTION.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4572 -- Reps. Jennings, Barfield, Cobb-Hunter, Baxley, M. Hines, Seithel, R. Smith, Mason, Littlejohn, Leach, Wilkins, Haskins, Cromer, Walker, Hamilton, Phillips, J. Hines, Stoddard, Gamble, Whatley, Wilder, Beck, Wilkes, Boan, Witherspoon, A. Harris, Tripp and Felder: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 56-5-5015, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO SUNSCREEN DEVICES, SO AS TO REVISE THE COMBINED LIGHT TRANSMISSION OF THE SUNSCREENING DEVICE WITH THE FACTORY OR MANUFACTURER INSTALLED SUNSCREENING MATERIAL THAT MAY BE INSTALLED ON A MOTOR VEHICLE’S SIDE WINGS, OR SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR WINDOWS.
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
H. 4573 -- Rep. Kirsh: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 9-11-90, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE POLICE OFFICERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE PROVISION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SYSTEM WHEN THE RESTORATION TO ACTIVE SERVICE IS BY VIRTUE OF ELECTION AS SHERIFF.
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means.
H. 4574 -- Reps. Limehouse, Campsen, Mack, Breeland, Whatley and Altman: A BILL TO AMEND ACT 1235 OF 1970, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AIRPORT DISTRICT AND ITS GOVERNING BOARD, SO AS TO ADD THE MAYOR OF MOUNT PLEASANT, EX OFFICIO, TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DISTRICT.
On motion of Rep. LIMEHOUSE, with unanimous consent, the Bill was ordered placed on the Calendar without reference.
H. 4575 -- Reps. Harrison and Klauber: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-30, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS FOR PURPOSES OF THE EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEDURE ACT, SO AS TO DEFINE “APPRAISAL” IN INSTANCES OF CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY OF A REGULATED PUBLIC UTILITY TO INCLUDE IN THE VALUATION FOR COMPENSATION AN OPINION AS TO THE REPLACEMENT COST, LESS DEPRECIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 28-2-340, RELATING TO EVIDENCE ADMISSIBLE AS TO THE VALUE OF LAND IN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS, SO AS TO REQUIRE EVIDENCE OF THE REPLACEMENT COST, LESS DEPRECIATION, IN PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING ALL OR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE PROPERTY OF A REGULATED PUBLIC UTILITY; AND TO AMEND SECTION 28-3-140, RELATING TO CONDEMNATION OF PUBLIC OR PUBLIC SERVICE PROPERTY, SO AS TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF THE REPLACEMENT COST, LESS DEPRECIATION, IN PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING ALL OR A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE PROPERTY OF A REGULATED PUBLIC UTILITY COMPANY.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
S. 290 -- Senator Anderson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 44-53-530, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE FORFEITURE PROCEDURES, THE DISPOSITION OF FORFEITED ITEMS, AND THE DISPOSITION OF PROCEEDS OF SALES OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY CONFISCATED PURSUANT TO THE SEIZURE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, SO AS TO MODIFY THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY FORFEITED, TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF PERSONS PROVIDING INFORMATION LEADING TO THE FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACILITIES.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
On motion of Rep. COBB-HUNTER, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:
H. 4576 -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND GRATITUDE FOR THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE ON FEBRUARY 8, 1968, BY THREE YOUNG STUDENTS, SAMUEL HAMMOND, JR., AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE FRESHMAN FROM FT. LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, DELANO B. MIDDLETON, A SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD STUDENT AT WILKINSON HIGH SCHOOL IN ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND HENRY EZEKIAL SMITH, AN EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD SOPHOMORE AT SOUTH CAROLINA STATE COLLEGE, FROM MARION, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO RECOGNIZE THEIR COURAGEOUS EFFORTS BY DECLARING FEBRUARY 8 AS SMITH-HAMMOND-MIDDLETON MEMORIAL DAY.
Whereas, Samuel Hammond, Jr., Delano B. Middleton, and Henry Ezekial Smith, believing in America and its fundamental fairness, joined other young people thirty years ago in peaceful demonstrations protesting the prohibition of their entrance to and use of a local bowling alley because of their race; and
Whereas, during their participation in the protest, they were shot and killed, and twenty-seven other men and women were wounded; and
Whereas, those of us in responsible roles of leadership today wish to express to their families, friends, the citizens of this State, and all Americans our sincere sorrow at their deaths and profound gratitude for their courageous efforts; and
Whereas, we sincerely believe that we all must learn to love and appreciate each other as children of the same Maker and members of one race, the human race; and
Whereas, we want to recognize finally these courageous young people for their efforts and sacrifice; and
Whereas, we believe it is fitting and appropriate that this State honor their sacrifice by declaring February 8 an annual honorary day in their memory; and
Whereas, we believe it would be the ultimate honor and a fitting tribute to the thirtieth anniversary of their deaths and to their memories if South Carolina’s Governor David Beasley were to issue to them posthumously the Order of the Palmetto for presentation to and display at South Carolina State College. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina recognizes and expresses its profound gratitude for the supreme sacrifice made on February 8, 1968, by three young students, Samuel Hammond, Jr., an eighteen-year-old South Carolina State College freshman from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Delano B. Middleton, a seventeen-year-old student at Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and Henry Ezekial Smith, an eighteen-year-old sophomore at South Carolina State College, from Marion, South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that this General Assembly declares February 8 as an annual honorary day in memory of Samuel Hammond, Jr., Delano B. Middleton, and Henry Ezekial Smith.
Be it further resolved that we pray the Governor of our great State immediately issue posthumously to those three brave young men The Order of The Palmetto, and pray also that these awards be presented to South Carolina State University on February 8, 1998, and that South Carolina State University display them in positions of honor and prominence in its Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
ROLL CALL
The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.
AllisonAltmanBailey
BarfieldBarrettBattle
BauerBaxleyBeck
BoanBowersBreeland
Brown, J.CampsenCarnell
CaveChellisClyburn
Cobb-HunterCooperCromer