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The House assembled at 10:00 A.M.

Deliberations were opened with prayer by the Chaplain of the House of Representatives, the Rev. Dr. Alton C. Clark as follows:

Eternal God, the Source of all that is good, we are grateful for joys that cheer us and for trials that teach us to put our trust in God. Give us always the will to accept Your help when the poisonous arrows of temptation are aimed to tear us away from the best. Give to all who serve in government fairness of appraisal, poise in confusion, the kindly heart, nobility of goodness, and a child-like trust in God - all combining to make of us "a people after God's own heart."

To You, Lord, we give unending praise and thanksgiving. Amen.

Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER.

After corrections to the Journal of the proceedings of yesterday, the SPEAKER ordered it confirmed.

Rep. PHILLIPS moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Charles S. Greene of Cherokee County, which was agreed to.

The following was taken up for immediate consideration and accepted.

December 14, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The South Carolina Broadcasters Association would like to extend an invitation to the House members for a breakfast reception in Room 208 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, February 1, 8:00 - 10:00 A.M.

Happy Holidays!
Ron Loewen

The following were received and referred to the Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions.

September 12, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Please allow this letter to serve as a confirmation of the conversation with Ms. Colette Murray of your office. The South Carolina Association of Counties has issued an invitation to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives and attaches to attend a Legislative Reception on Wednesday, February 14, 1996, from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia. This reception is in conjunction with the Association's Ninth Annual Mid-Year Conference for County Officials.

We would request that this event be placed on the House of Representatives Calendar for 1996. We look forward to having the members of the House with us on the evening of February 14.

Thanking you for your assistance and with best wishes, I am

Very truly yours,
Raymond C. Eubanks, Jr.
President

November 8, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The Municipal Association of South Carolina would like to extend an invitation to members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to

Best wishes,

Sincerely,
Lessie Price
Council Member, Aiken
PRESIDENT

July 5, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Please accept an invitation on behalf of the South Carolina Vocational Association and the South Carolina Vocational Directors Association for all House members to attend a brunch in Room 208 of the Blatt Building on Thursday, February 15, 1996, from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. We would like to let all House members know how much we appreciate the work you do for us and the support we have received over the years. We will have a seminar for Vocational Educators, business and industry leaders, and other supporters of our programs from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. that same day in Room 201 of the Blatt Building. Please let all House members know they are invited and welcome to attend this activity also.

Thank you for your time and your consideration of the brunch and seminar invitation on February 15, 1996, from 9:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. in Blatt 208 and from Noon until 2:00 P.M. in Room 201 downstairs for the seminar.

Sincerely,
Corry L. Hudson
SCVA and SCVDA Legislative Committees

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The Palmetto Coalition and the various groups associated with it are inviting all members of the General Assembly to a Drop In on Thursday, February 22, 1996, from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., in Room 208 in the Blatt Building.

We'll have coffee and doughnuts for our elected officials. There will be some comments about our legislative goals for 1995-1996.

Yours truly,
Jim Gordon

September 13, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Confirming Colette Murray Swann's telephone conversation with Jan Gerhart of this office, the House of Representatives has reserved Tuesday, February 20, 1996, for The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina's Legislative Appreciation Reception. All members and staff of the House are invited to attend.

The reception is scheduled to be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Columbia from 6:00-7:30 P.M.

We appreciate Colette's assistance in scheduling this event.

Sincerely,
Fred A. Cole
President and Chief Executive Officer

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind will host a luncheon for all members of the Senate and all members of the House of Representatives as well as other friends of the agency on Wednesday, February 21, 1996.

The luncheon will be held in Room 221 of the Blatt Building beginning upon adjournment and lasting until 2:00 P.M. Guests are invited to drop by at their convenience during this time.

We would very much appreciate having this invitation announced in the House of Representatives Invitations Calendar.

Sincerely yours,
Joseph P. Finnegan, Jr.
President

December 8, 1995
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation cordially extends an invitation to the members of the House, Research Directors, Administrative Assistants, Secretaries, Spouses and/or escorts, to attend our annual Legislative Banquet on Tuesday, February 13, 1996, at 6:00 P.M. at the Moore Building, State Fairgrounds, in Columbia.

Traditionally, we begin on time and present a very short program... that is our plan this year. We will not hold you to a late hour.

Sincerely,
Benjie Rhoad
Assistant to the President

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Members of the House of Representatives of the South Carolina General Assembly are cordially invited to the eighth annual Drop-in for the Representatives on Thursday, February 8, 1996, from 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. in Room 208 of the Blatt Building.

Co-hosting the event are The Arc of South Carolina, an organization on mental retardation; South Carolina Autism Society; Brain Injury Association of South Carolina; South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association; South Carolina Disabilities Research Commission; South Carolina Human Service Providers, Inc.; Disability Action Center; and Disability Coalition of South Carolina.

We hope each of the House Members will take a few minutes to join us for coffee and rolls and to meet representatives from our organizations.

If you need further information, please call me at 787-0286. We look forward to the Representatives dropping in to meet us on February 8, 1996!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Jacquelyn E. Robey
Coordinator
Legislative Drop-in Planning Committee

January 3, 1996
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

On behalf of the York County Council of Chambers and the "York County Day" Planning Committee, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to attend the ninth annual York County Day reception. The event will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 27, 1996, at the Columbia Adam's Mark.

Should you have any questions, please contact Rob Youngblood at the Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce (ph. 803/324-7500).

Sincerely,
Roger Sovde
Event Chairman

January 3, 1996
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Please accept this letter as an invitation to all members of the House and their staff to attend a Legislative Breakfast on February 14, 1996, at 7:30 A.M. at the Capital City Club. This breakfast will feature nationally known commentator and author Chuck Colson as speaker and will be used by the Justice Fellowship Task Force to unveil The Plan for Restoring Justice. Senate members and staff and other state government officials will also be invited to this event.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,
Hal W. Stevenson
Task Force Chairman

January 10, 1996
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The Town House Associates, Inc., new owner of the Clarion Town House Hotel would like to extend an invitation to the members of the House of Representatives and staff to a Lowcounty oyster roast on

We would like to be placed on your Calendar for this function, if possible.

I look forward to hearing from your office.

Best regards,
Bill Ellen

January 15, 1996
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

Welcome back to a new and exciting year at the State House!

On behalf of the Manufactured Housing Institute of South Carolina, I am delighted to extend a reception invitation to all South Carolina House members, staff members, pages, etc. This legislative reception will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 1996, at The Capital City Club, AT&T Building, 1201 Main Street from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Invitations will be mailed directly from our office to each Representative. Attached is the completed host questionnaire.

Please call Kim Sox at (803)794-5570 with any questions. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,
Kimberly A. Sox

January 15, 1996
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

I would like to request permission to invite the members of the General Assembly to an evening reception on February 6, 1996, from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. This reception is hosted by the South Carolina Pest Control Association, and is being held at the Sheraton Convention Center on Bush

Sincerely,
Mary Beth Borden
Legislative Social Chairperson
S.C. Pest Control Association

January 15, 1996
The Honorable Rick Quinn
Chairman, House Invitations Committee
503-A Blatt Building
Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Dear Rep. Quinn:

The South Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers (SCPTA) would like to invite all members of the House of Representatives to a continental breakfast on February 7, 1996.

This breakfast is being held in conjunction with our annual Legislative Conference. The breakfast will be held in the Blatt Building, Room 208, from 7:00 - 8:30 A.M.

We look forward to seeing as many of the members of the House as possible at this time.

Sincerely,
Beverly A. Hildreth, President
Richard Mock, Vice President for Legislation
South Carolina PTA

The following was received and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.

Document No. 1901
Promulgated By Department of Health and Environmental Control
NPDES Permits
Received By Speaker January 24, 1996
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
120 Day Review Expiration Date May 24, 1996

On motion of Rep. FLEMING, with unanimous consent, the following was taken up for immediate consideration:

H. 4495 -- Rep. Fleming: A HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE UNION HIGH SCHOOL YELLOW JACKETS FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 1995 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND GRANTING THE TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1996, AT A TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER.

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives were delighted to learn that the Union High School Yellow Jackets Football Team has won the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship; and

Whereas, the Union Yellow Jackets, which won the Division II-4A State Crown in 1990 with a win over Lancaster, used a lethal passing attack to bump off the champion Walterboro Bulldogs with a 31-16 victory at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia; and

Whereas, the win also boosted Union's winning streak to five in a row to close out the season and this fine team rose to the occasion by hard work and perseverance finishing with an 11-4 record; and

Whereas, the Jackets soared in the playoffs and outscored the opposition 141-49 in four contests; and

Whereas, Union High's Head Coach Shell Dula and his staff guided the Yellow Jackets to the pinnacle of success during the 1995 football season; and

Whereas, the Yellow Jackets of Union High School exhibited outstanding talent, hard work, determination, and unity in the season just completed and are highly deserving of recognition for their accomplishments. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, congratulate the Union High School Yellow Jackets Football Team for winning the 1995 Class AAAA State Championship.

Be it further resolved that the team, coaches, and school officials be granted the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives for the purpose of being recognized and congratulated on Thursday, February 29, 1996, at a time to be determined by the Speaker.

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