Current Status Bill Number:492 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19950209 Primary Sponsor:Drummond All Sponsors:Drummond Drafted Document Number:BBM\9860JM.95 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19950215 Subject:William Jennings Bryan Dorn
Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ _______________________________________ _______ ____________ Senate 19950215 Received from House House 19950214 Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence Senate 19950209 Introduced, adopted, sent to HouseView additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.
CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN DORN OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HALL OF FAME.
Whereas, the Honorable William Jennings Bryan Dorn of Greenwood County is a living legend in South Carolina; and
Whereas, he is chairman emeritus of the South Carolina Democratic Party; and
Whereas, he began his political career in 1939, when he became the youngest man ever elected to the General Assembly; and
Whereas, in 1947, after serving in World War II, Bryan Dorn was elected to the first of thirteen terms in the United States House of Representatives, where he was known for his support of national defense, education, revenue sharing, economic development, social security, and agriculture; and
Whereas, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1974, and in 1980, he was elected chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party and served two terms in that post; and
Whereas, Bryan Dorn has been hailed as a true statesman and, during his many years in office, he was a dedicated public servant; and
Whereas, his contributions to good government and public service have enriched South Carolina's modern history, and he is a gentleman who is widely respected and admired. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulates the Honorable William Jennings Bryan Dorn of Greenwood County upon his induction into the South Carolina Hall of Fame.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable William Jennings Bryan Dorn.