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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 14, 1999
S. 412
Introduced by Senators Glover, Saleeby, Land, McGill and Leatherman
S. Printed 4/14/99--H.
Read the first time February 3, 1999.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 412), to request the Department of Transportation to name the Church Street Bridge between West Darlington Street and East Cheves Street in Florence, South Carolina, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
RONALD P. TOWNSEND, for Committee.
TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE CHURCH STREET BRIDGE BETWEEN WEST DARLINGTON STREET AND EAST CHEVES STREET IN FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN HONOR OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS.
Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929, and became one of the world's most well-known, respected, and revered advocates of non-violent social change; and
Whereas, Dr. King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" oration on August 28, 1963, and the following year he was the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and was named Time Magazine's Man of the Year; and
Whereas, Dr. King was tragically assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, while seeking to assist a garbage workers' strike; and
Whereas, Dr. King continues to be revered by many for his martyrdom and undying effort on behalf of non-violence to unite blacks and whites in the United States; and
Whereas, it is appropriate and fitting to name the Church Street Bridge, which serves as a connector between the African-American and Caucasian communities in Florence, South Carolina, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The Department of Transportation is directed to name the Church Street Bridge located between West Darlington Street and East Cheves Street in Florence, South Carolina, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. The location, type, and placement of the signs must be approved by letter of the Florence County Legislative Delegation.
SECTION 2. Upon receipt of the appropriate letter of communication from the Florence County Legislative Delegation, the Department of Transportation will erect these signs no later than one hundred twenty days after receipt of the letter.
SECTION 3. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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