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TO DECLARE THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018, AS "FUTURE SCHOLAR 529 DAY" IN THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO SAVE FOR A COLLEGE EDUCATION WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA FUTURE SCHOLAR 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN.
Whereas, saving for a college education is an important investment in a child's future; and
Whereas, the State Treasurer's Office administers the Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan; and
Whereas, South Carolina's Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan has 145,000 accounts enrolled and 3.34 billion dollars in assets under management; and
Whereas, South Carolina's Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan has accumulated national accolades from Morningstar, the Wall Street Journal, Money magazine, and savingforcollege.com; and
Whereas, the pursuit of a higher education results in both an enhanced quality of life for the citizens of South Carolina and an improved Palmetto State for all. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare Thursday, April 26, 2018, as "Future Scholar 529 Day" in the Palmetto State and encourage families to save for a college education with the South Carolina Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the Honorable Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., Treasurer of the State of South Carolina.
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