WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2001
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
The House assembled at 11:00 a.m.
Deliberations were opened with prayer by SPEAKER WILKINS as follows:
Our Father, we come before you today with heavy hearts, saddened over the tragic events of the past week. We pray for our Country. We pray for our Countrymen. Continue to shed Your grace upon us.
Give us Your love and comfort. Help us find peace even in the midst of the catastrophic events of the past eight days. For we remember, Oh God, that You are our refuge and our strength.
In the aftermath of this terrible tragedy, we are hurt, we are grieving, we are frustrated, and we are angry.
Help us deal with this terrible ordeal. Turn our hurt into hope. Our grief into comfort. Our despair into reassurance. Our bewilderment into understanding. Our confusion into wisdom. And our shock into resolve.
Make us even stronger as one nation, indivisible under God. Our Father, remember the victims and the injured and their families and be with them in their time of grief. And remember the heroes among us. Be with them and encourage them.
Unite us all against evil. At the same time, help us to hold fast to what is good. Gird us with Your strength. Surround us with Your love. Help us persevere and rise from the rubble.
Bless our President and our leaders. Give them strength and courage. Lord God, bless South Carolina and God bless America. 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 Tuesday, September 4, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.
MOTION ADOPTED
The Members of the House of Representatives moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, which was agreed to.
SILENT PRAYER
The House stood in silent prayer for the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11.
STATEMENT BY REP. ALTMAN
Rep. ALTMAN expressed the appreciation of the House Members for the United States flag and the State flag on each member's desk.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE
The following was received:
September 4, 2001
Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives:
The Senate respectfully informs your Honorable Body that it has confirmed the Governor’s appointment of:
State Ethics Commission
Term Commencing: June 30, 2001
Term Expiring: June 30, 2006
Seat: At-Large
Vice: Richard Vance Davis
Initial Appointment
Kenneth Charles Krawcheck, Esquire
Krawcheck & Davidson, LLC
Nine State Street
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
843-577-2577
Very respectfully,
President of the Senate
Received as information.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4368 -- Reps. Knotts, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA JOINT SERVICE GUARD OF HONOR WHO FORMED THE MILITARY GUARD FOR CONGRESSMAN FLOYD SPENCE'S CASKET IN THE ROTUNDA OF THE STATE HOUSE DURING THE PUBLIC VISITATION AUGUST 21 AND 22, 2001, AND RENDERED FULL MILITARY HONORS WHILE TRANSPORTING THE BODY AND INCIDENT TO HIS BURIAL.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina pay tribute to the South Carolina Joint Service Guard of Honor participants, comprised of men and women volunteers from the South Carolina Army and the Air National Guard, who caringly and reverently guarded the casket of Congressman Floyd Spence in the Rotunda of the State House on August 21 and 22, 200l; and
Whereas, members of the Honor Guard were deployed August 17, 2001, to bring Congressman Spence’s body and family home from Jackson, Mississippi. They guarded the body in the State House Monday and Tuesday morning moving only every thirty minutes when they were replaced by eight fresh guards; and
Whereas, Tuesday, members of the Honor Guard carried Congressman Spence’s casket, draped in the American flag, down the steps of the State House to a waiting caisson. Members of the Honor Guard escorted the body to First Baptist Church for the funeral service; and
Whereas, the South Carolina Joint Service Guard of Honor participants for the funeral of Congressman Floyd Spence were Colonel Berry L. Gambrell of Lexington, Sergeant First Class David Fredricks of Lexington, Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Scoggins of Hopkins, Staff Sergeant John Terrapin of West Columbia, Major Gordon Johnson of West Columbia, Staff Sergeant Raymond D. Smith of Lexington, Major Charles W. Moore of Lexington, Staff Sergeant Elaine A. Holton of Elgin, Captain Raymond G. Strawbridge of Lexington, Sergeant John L. Edwards of Grovetown, Georgia, Captain William M. Medlin of Columbia, Sergeant Floyd A. Dillard of Laurens, Captain Christopher D. Meetze of Lexington, Sergeant Karen Ouzts of Lexington, First Lieutenant Terry W. Huffstickler of Mount Holly, North Carolina, Sergeant Ervin E. Beasley of Saluda, Sergeant First Class Wayne M. Grigsby of Lexington, First Lieutenant Brian Bohlman of Lexington, Senior Master Sergeant Timothy Treaster of Pelion, Senior Master Sergeant Wallace Reese, Jr., of Gadsden, Senior Master Sergeant Donald McManus of Lexington, Master Sergeant George Poepping of Gilbert, Master Sergeant Jamey Edwards of Lexington, Master Sergeant Davy Schneider of Columbia, Master Sergeant Kohn Barnes of Columbia, Master Sergeant Harvey Dyson of Sumter, Master Sergeant Lisa Dinkins of Sumter, Master Sergeant Jacob Eargle of Irmo, Technical Sergeant Charles Bowen of Irmo, Technical Sergeant Sandra Spears of Irmo, Technical Sergeant Harold Smith of Hopkins, Technical Sergeant Bryant Ham of Timmonsville, Technical Sergeant Cynthia Rucker of Columbia, Technical Sergeant Curtis Fulmore of Dalzell, Staff Sergeant Christopher Riddle of West Columbia, Staff Sergeant Mark Albrecht of Irmo, Staff Sergeant Eric Peter of West Columbia, Senior Airman Leslie Koger of Columbia, Major E. G. Shuler of Columbia, Major Scott Nottoli of Columbia, Master Sergeant James McMillian of Hopkins, Technical Sergeant Brian Duncan of West Columbia, Lieutenant Colonel Stanley V. Hood, Jr. of Columbia, Captain Steve Riggs of Charleston, and the participation and arrangements coordinator, Lieutenant Colonel Peter J. Brooks, of Columbia; and
Whereas, the House of Representatives is proud to honor the members of the Joint Honor Team who stood at attention around Congressman Floyd Spence’s casket while family, friends, and constituents came to the State House to pay tribute to our former United States Representative. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, commend and thank the volunteers of the South Carolina Joint Service Guard of Honor who formed the military guard for Congressman Floyd Spence’s casket in the Rotunda of the State House during the public visitation August 21 and 22, 2001, and rendered full military honors while transporting the body and incident to his burial.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Major General Stanhope Sifford Spears, Adjutant General for South Carolina.
The Resolution was adopted.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4369 -- Reps. J.Young, G.Brown, J.H.Neal, G.M.Smith, Weeks and Harvin: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON THE DEATH OF JOHN M. BRABHAM, SR., OF SUMTER ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2001, AND TO CONVEY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
The Resolution was adopted.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4370 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SINCERE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO MRS. LILLIE BENJAMIN FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE AS THE SUPERVISOR OF THE STATE HOUSE EVENING CUSTODIAL STAFF AND WISHING HER ABUNDANT HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH ON THE OCCASION OF HER UPCOMING RETIREMENT.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4371 -- Reps. Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G.Brown, J.Brown, R.Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, J.Hines, M.Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Robinson, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C.Smith, F.N.Smith, G.M.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, W.D.Smith, Snow, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Witherspoon, A.Young and J.Young: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COLLECTIVE GRIEF AND ANGUISH OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, IN THE COMMONWEALTHS OF PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA, AND IN OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND TO OUR ALLIES IN OTHER COUNTRIES WHO SUFFERED LOSS IN THE AFTERMATH OF APPALLING AIRPLANE HIJACKINGS AND ATTACKS ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, EXPRESSING THE BELIEF THAT THE PERPETRATORS OF THESE TERRIBLE CRIMES WHICH ARE TANTAMOUNT TO AN ACT OF WAR SHOULD BE SWIFTLY BROUGHT TO JUSTICE, AND PLEDGING OUR PRAYERS AND OUR PURPOSE IN SUSTAINING THE STRENGTH AND SOLIDARITY OF THIS NATION, OUR PRESIDENT, AND OUR LEADERS AS WE RESPOND TO THIS UNPRECEDENTED ATTACK ON AMERICA.
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent people lost their lives and their loved ones or were injured in a shocking assault on The World Trade Center and The Pentagon; and
Whereas, on the same day an airplane hijacked as a part of these cowardly exercises crashed in the countryside outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, killing all aboard; and
Whereas, these awful losses were suffered by ordinary people as they were traveling or were working in buildings which had become symbols of America’s extraordinary strength; and
Whereas, millions more people in this nation, and across the world, were sickened as they witnessed walls collapsing into rubble and faces collapsing into horror; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, on behalf of the State of South Carolina, desire to acknowledge and express their sorrow and that of its citizens to all those who have suffered loss through the death of loved ones or injury to themselves; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly also believe that all those who participated in or sponsored these terrible crimes against humanity should be quickly brought to justice without regard to region or border; and
Whereas, the General Assembly of this State finally desires to avow and affirm its love for and belief in this country and its people and principles and its confidence in our President and leaders as they guide us through these dark and difficult days. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly do hereby express the collective grief and anguish of the people of the State of South Carolina to our friends and neighbors in the State of New York, in the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia, and in other parts of the United States of America, and to our allies in other countries who suffered loss in the aftermath of appalling airplane hijackings and attacks on September 11, 2001, express the belief that the perpetrators of those terrible crimes which are tantamount to an act of war should be swiftly brought to justice, and pledge our prayers and our purpose in sustaining the strength and solidarity of this nation, our President, and our leaders as we respond to this unprecedented attack on America.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable George W. Bush, President of the United States of America; the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives; the President of the United States Senate; Governors of the State of New York and Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia; and each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.
The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following was introduced:
H. 4372 -- Reps. G.Brown and Lucas: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE INTERCHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20 AND UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 15 IN LEE COUNTY THE "FELIX A. ‘DOC’ BLANCHARD INTERCHANGE" IN HONOR OF THE BISHOPVILLE NATIVE WHO SHARES HIS PLACE IN THE NATIONAL SPORTS SPOTLIGHT IN THE 1940'S WITH HIS PROUD HOME STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS OR MARKERS CONTAINING THE WORDS "FELIX A. ‘DOC’ BLANCHARD INTERCHANGE".