S*1143 Concurrent Resolution, By Wilson
 A Concurrent Resolution proclaiming February 27 through March 5, 1994, as
 "Midlands Fighting Back Week".

   02/08/94  Senate Introduced SJ-6
   02/08/94  Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ-6
   02/10/94  Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ-15
   02/10/94  Senate  Favorable SJ-15
   02/15/94  Senate Adopted, sent to House SJ-15
   02/16/94  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-21

POLLED OUT OF COMMITTEE

February 10, 1994 S. 1143

S. Printed 2/10/94--S.

Read the first time February 8, 1994.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1143), proclaiming February 27 through March 5, 1994, as "Midlands Fighting Back Week," etc., respectfully

Has polled the Concurrent Resolution out of Committee without report.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 5, 1994, AS "MIDLANDS FIGHTING BACK WEEK".

Whereas, over the past few years, thousands of citizens have joined forces to create Midlands FIGHTING BACK, a movement to combat alcohol and other drug abuse on a comprehensive scale by involving all segments of the community in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, and Richland counties; and

Whereas, families, youth, physicians, religious leaders, health care providers, educators, law enforcement, business leaders, government officials, the media, and other concerned citizens in all four counties have been working together to develop a comprehensive plan for the Midlands; and

Whereas, surveys have shown that sixty percent of Midlands youth have used alcohol and other drugs; and

Whereas, alcohol is a leading factor in individual and family crime and violence; and

Whereas, underage drinking is a primary health risk to youth in the Midlands; and

Whereas, each year in South Carolina, 3,350 children and adults die from alcohol and other drug-related tragedies; and

Whereas, the abuse of alcohol and other drugs affects everyone in the Midlands; and

Whereas, the citizens of Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, and Richland counties are unwilling to let this tragedy continue without a fight. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That February 27 through March 5, 1994, is proclaimed Midlands FIGHTING BACK Week.

Be it further resolved that residents of the Midlands are called upon to participate in appropriate observances of the week.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. James E. Brown, Regional Director, Midlands Fighting Back, PO Box 50597, Columbia, SC 29250.