H*5037 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*5037 Concurrent Resolution, By Cooper, Carnell, J.G. McAbee, Stille and
Townsend
A Concurrent Resolution commending the Honorable John W. Tucker, Jr., of
Anderson County, our distinguished colleague and friend, for his twelve years
of outstanding legislative service to the people of South Carolina.
05/16/96 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-51
05/21/96 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-15
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
COMMENDING THE HONORABLE JOHN W. TUCKER, JR.,
OF ANDERSON COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED
COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH
CAROLINA AND TO EXPRESS OUR DEEP
DISAPPOINTMENT UPON LEARNING OF HIS DECISION NOT
TO OFFER FOR REELECTION AFTER RELENTLESSLY
SERVING HIS DISTRICT AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH
CAROLINA FOR TWELVE YEARS AND TO WISH HIM THE
VERY BEST IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the Honorable John W. Tucker, Jr. of Anderson County
has represented the citizens of House District Number 6 in the
General Assembly for twelve years; and
Whereas, John has been recognized for his distinguished service
through numerous awards; he was named Legislator of the Year for
Appalachian Health District I for 1993 and 1994 and he received
the MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Certificate of Merit
for the 1987-1988 session; and
Whereas, John has distinguished himself in the legislature by
holding numerous leadership positions; he currently serves as the
Chairman of the Judiciary Committee for the House of
Representatives and he has also served as Chairman of the Adult
Crime and Crime Study Committees of the House of
Representatives; he served as First Vice Chairman for the Judiciary
Committee prior to becoming its chairman; he has also presided
over the House in the Speaker's capacity on five separate occasions
and has chaired the assembly in a meeting of the committee of the
whole; and
Whereas, in addition to the Judiciary Committee, John has
unselfishly contributed his judicial knowledge to the Healthcare,
Planning and Oversight Committee, Rules Committee and
Prosecution Coordination Commission; and
Whereas, John has always contributed his time and talents to the
needs of his constituents by staying involved in numerous activities
in and around his Anderson district; he has been a member of the
Anderson Rotary Club from 1981 to 1982 and the Advisory Board
of the Anderson Vocational Rehabilitation Board from 1988 to
1993; he is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
Number 10 and First Presbyterian Church of Anderson; he also
serves on the Advisory Board for the Anderson County Fair, the
Board of Trustees for the Anderson Area Medical Center, the
Commission of the Anderson Unit of the American Cancer Society
and was Chairman of the Anderson Area Transportation Study
Committee; and
Whereas, while serving the General Assembly, John has been
widely known for his knowledge and understanding of complex
issues, his tenacity, his diligence, his concern for others, and his
overriding desire to make South Carolina a better place in which to
live; and
Whereas, John's constituents have always expressed their
appreciation for his prompt response to their concerns through
correspondence, newspaper editorials and appearances; and
Whereas, we have long admired John for his commitment to
excellence, his hard work, and his leadership qualities, and we have
deeply appreciated his friendship, loyalty and humor throughout his
years of legislative service; and
Whereas, we are disappointed that he has chosen not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 1996; and
Whereas, we want John to know how truly valuable he has been to
the State of South Carolina and that his presence among us will be
grealy missed.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South
Carolina, by this resolution, commend the Honorable John W.
Tucker, Jr., of Anderson County, our distinguished colleague and
friend for his twelve years of outstanding legislative service to the
people of South Carolina.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to
Representative John Tucker.
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