Current Status Bill Number:5111 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19960627 Primary Sponsor:Baxley All Sponsors:Baxley, Neilson and J. Hines Drafted Document Number:PT\2623DW.96 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19960627 Subject:Town of Hartsville, 1996 All-America City
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TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE TOWN OF HARTSVILLE ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED ONE OF THE TEN WINNERS OF THE 1996 ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD BY THE NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE AND TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO THE CITIZENS, TOWN OFFICIALS, AND BUSINESSES OF HARTSVILLE FOR THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE OUR STATE.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are very proud to learn that the Town of Hartsville was named one of ten national winners of the 1996 All-America City Award by the National Civic League; and
Whereas, the community of Hartsville bested cities like Boston, Massachusetts, and shared top honors with cities such as New Orleans, Louisiana; Buffalo, New York; and Roanoke, Virginia; and
Whereas, this prestigious award gives Hartsville and South Carolina national exposure, enhances statewide industrial recruitment efforts, boosts tourism, and attracts newcomers looking for a place to settle; and
Whereas, community projects that cinched the award for Hartsville included: community policing, bike patrols and police substations; downtown beautification, including new brick-trimmed sidewalks and streetscape improvements; and the Christmas in April program, which provides home repairs for the elderly and disabled; and
Whereas, with its diversified population, Hartsville has a cosmopolitan atmosphere that is comprised of a strong industrial base, intellectual and academic communities that include Coker College and The Governor's School for Science and Mathematics, and a host of fine and caring people; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, in honor of this prestigious accomplishment, are proud of the fine individuals and groups who worked so hard on numerous worthy projects for the betterment of the Town of Hartsville and the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, express sincere congratulations to the Town of Hartsville on the occasion of being named one of the ten winners of the 1996 All-America City Award by the National Civic League and express gratitude to the citizens, town officials, and businesses of Hartsville for their tireless efforts to improve our State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to The Mayor and City Council of Hartsville.