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.