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Whereas, he was born in Summerville, the son of Heyward Groverman Hutson and Annie Christabel Limehouse Hutson; and

Whereas, Representative Hutson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1958 from the United States Military Academy, West Point and a master's degree from Syracuse University in 1971; and

Whereas, he is devotedly married to the former Evelyn Carroll Harnett and has four children, Ellyn Carroll, Madilyn Anne, Heyward Groverman III, and Robert Waddington; and

Whereas, Representative Hutson has served faithfully as a public servant, not only in his capacity as a member of the House of Representatives, but also as a member of the Dorchester County Council and a Dorchester Representative for the Council of Governments; and

Whereas, he served in many other leadership roles including president of the Summerville Preservation Society in 1988, and president of the West Point Society of Charleston from 1991 to 1993; and

Whereas, Representative Hutson loyally served this country as a Colonel in the United States Army from 1958 to 1985; he served two tours in Vietnam, two tours in Europe, and two tours in the Pentagon spanning nine years; and

Whereas, during his distinguished career in the House of Representatives, he has served on the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and the Judiciary Committee; and

Whereas, Representative Hutson is known by his colleagues in the House of Representatives as a determined, disciplined, and focused public servant committed to enacting legislation which will best serve the citizens of South Carolina; and

Whereas, he is well-respected and admired by his colleagues and friends in the General Assembly. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly extend congratulations and best wishes to the Honorable Heyward Groverman Hutson for dedicated service to the House of Representatives since 1993 and to wish him well on the occasion of his retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honorable Heyward Groverman Hutson.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5075 -- Reps. Baxley, Kinon and M. Hines: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE LARRY L. ELLIOTT OF MARION COUNTY, OUR GOOD FRIEND AND DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE.

Whereas, since 1991 the Honorable Larry L. Elliott of Marion County has diligently represented the citizens of District Number 57 in the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, Representative Elliott also served on the Mullins City Council from 1982 until 1985 and, again, from 1988 until 1990, and he was a member of the South Carolina Highway Commission from 1985 until 1986 and, again in 1990; and

Whereas, he has been an outstanding and greatly-admired public servant, and we have come to appreciate his friendship and dedication as a member of the General Assembly; and

Whereas, he has chosen not to seek re-election to the House of Representatives in 1996; and

Whereas, he greatly deserves special recognition for his faithful and valuable public service. Now, therefore,

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 Larry L. Elliott of Marion County, our good friend and distinguished colleague in the General Assembly, for his outstanding public service.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Representative Elliott.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5076 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING T. L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5077 -- Reps. H. Brown and Law: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE SANDRA S. "SANDI" WOFFORD OF BERKELEY COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND WISH HER WELL IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, The Honorable Sandra S. "Sandi" Wofford, our good friend and esteemed colleague, is not seeking re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives; and

Whereas, since 1989, Sandi has represented the people of District 92 with great distinction and dedicated service; and

Whereas, while serving in the General Assembly, Representative Wofford was a member of the Medical, Military, Municipal and Public Affairs Committee from 1989 to 1994 and served as secretary in 1991 and 1992; she also has served on the Rules Committee since 1993 and currently is also serving on the Judiciary Committee; and

Whereas, she has been an outstanding, very able, and effective advocate for many causes and most especially victims' rights; and

Whereas, Representative Wofford has not only been an exceptional advocate for her constituents during her tenure in the General Assembly, but she has also been an exemplary volunteer for many causes in her community; and

Whereas, her caring, commitment, and sense of duty is a superb example that public service and volunteerism makes a difference; and

Whereas, her hard work, diligence, and tenacity as well as her leadership qualities are greatly admired by her colleagues in the General Assembly; and

Whereas, she has been a loyal and devoted friend, and she will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, commend The Honorable Sandra S. "Sandi" Wofford of Berkeley County

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to The Honorable Sandra S. "Sandi" Wofford.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5078 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WISHING GOOD HEALTH AND A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO THE HONORABLE DARWIN WRIGHT, MAYOR OF ANDERSON, FOLLOWING HIS RECENT SURGERY IN ATLANTA.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5079 -- Reps. Tucker and P. Harris: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING RICHARD SHIRLEY OF ANDERSON FOR A JOB WELL DONE AS VICE PRESIDENT AND CITY EXECUTIVE FOR BB&T, AND WISHING HIM SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The Senate sent to the House the following:

S. 1432 -- Senators Holland, Cork, Ford, McConnell, Jackson, Courtney, Bryan, Russell, Mescher, Moore, Martin, Saleeby, Lander, Wilson and Rankin: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A STUDY COMMITTEE TO FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CONSIDER IN EVALUATING THE LAWS CONCERNING THE JURISDICTION, NUMBER OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS, LOCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, AND COMPENSATION AND OTHER BENEFITS

The Concurrent Resolution was ordered referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

The following was introduced:

H. 5080 -- Reps. Cromer, Scott, J. Brown, Byrd, Rogers, Howard, Cotty, Harrison, Quinn and Sheheen: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JUNE STROTHER SHISSIAS OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the Honorable June Strother Shissias of Richland County, our good friend and esteemed colleague, has represented the citizens of House District Number 78 since 1992 and is not seeking re-election to the House of Representatives; and

Whereas, Representative Shissias has served with distinction on the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and is currently serving on the Judiciary Committee; she also was a subcommittee chairman on the South Carolina Welfare Reform Task Force, and she served on the Joint Health Care Planning and Oversight Committee and the Compliance Review Committee on Elderly Long Term Care; and

Whereas, during her tenure in the House of Representatives she has demonstrated outstanding abilities as a leader and advocate working for better health care in South Carolina and championing the causes of women, children, and the elderly; and

Whereas, in 1992 and 1993, Representative Shissias received the Department of Health and Environmental Control Maternal and Child Health Legislator Award, was named Advocate of the Year in 1993 by the Central South Carolina Planned Parenthood, and received the South Carolina Taxpayers Association Legislative Award; and

Whereas, Representative Shissias has been an outstanding leader and a very effective consensus builder, admired for her commitment to excellence, her tenacity, and her gentle but deliberate and persuasive advocacy skills; and

Whereas, her leadership also extends to many facets of her local community and the example of volunteerism and public service set by this

Whereas, Representative Shissias has been a valuable member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, and she will be missed by her friends and colleagues. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly commend the Honorable June Strother Shissias of Richland County for her outstanding legislative service and wish her well upon her departure from the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Representative Shissias.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5081 -- Reps. Allison, Littlejohn, Walker, Wilder, D. Smith, Davenport, Lee, Vaughn and Lanford: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE CAROLE C. WELLS OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HER WELL AS SHE BEGINS HER SERVICE ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COMMISSION.

Whereas, our good friend and respected colleague, the Honorable Carole C. Wells, has been a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives since 1987; and

Whereas, since her election to the House of Representatives, she has served the people of District 34 with great distinction and dedicated service; and

Whereas, she has made significant contributions through her work in the General Assembly while serving on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee from 1987-1990 and on the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee in 1991 and 1992, and most especially on the Ways and Means Committee from 1993 through this session; and

Whereas, during her tenure, Representative Wells was appointed Ways and Means K-12 subcommittee chairman and was elected House Assistant

Whereas, her outstanding leadership extends beyond the State House to her local community where she has served in many capacities and has been recognized for her many contributions; and

Whereas, she also has demonstrated her leadership and continued her public service on the national level where she served as Vice President of the National Order of Women Legislators for 1994-95; and

Whereas, Representative Wells has long been admired for her commitment to excellence, her dedication and hard work, and her effective and progressive leadership; and

Whereas, on January 31, 1996, the Honorable Carole C. Wells was elected to the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, her term to begin on July 1, 1996; and

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly know that their esteemed colleague, Representative Carole C. Wells, will be a valuable member of the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, but that she will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That, by this resolution, the members of the General Assembly commend the Honorable Carole C. Wells for her outstanding service in the South Carolina House of Representatives and wish her well as she begins her service on the South Carolina Employment Security Commission.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to The Honorable Carole C. Wells.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The following was introduced:

H. 5082 -- Reps. Jennings, Baxley and Kinon: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONORABLE L. MORGAN MARTIN OF HORRY COUNTY, OUR DISTINGUISHED COLLEAGUE AND FRIEND, FOR HIS SIX YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEGISLATIVE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND WISHING HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN HIS CAREER.

Whereas, L. Morgan Martin was born January 28, 1953, and is the son of Lonnie H. and Edna J. Martin; and

Whereas, Representative Martin is a graduate of Francis Marion College earning a B.S. Degree in 1975 and attended the University of South Carolina Law School where he graduated with a J.D. degree in 1978; and

Whereas, he resides in Conway with his wife, the former Sonya Joy Hardee, and they have three lovely children, Mary Ashley, Morgan O'Bryan, and Hayley Elizabeth; and

Whereas, Representative Martin received the Outstanding Political Science Student Award in 1974; served as the Chairman of the Horry County Democratic Party from 1984 to 1986 and on the Advisory Board of First Citizens Bank; member of Wildlife Action and Aynor Area Chamber of Commerce; and is currently a member of the First United Methodist of Conway; and

Whereas, Morgan was Assistant Solicitor of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit from 1980 to 1984; and

Whereas, by serving in the House of Representatives, Morgan is known for his knowledge and understanding of the House Rules, always being guided by the utmost consideration for his fellow colleagues, and the desire to do the right thing; and

Whereas, Representative Martin has established a truly outstanding record for himself, his family, and his constituents; and

Whereas, it is appropriate, by this resolution, to recognize the contributions that Morgan Martin has made to the House of Representatives, to his community, and to the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina commend The Honorable L. Morgan Martin of Horry County, our distinguished colleague and friend, for his six years of outstanding legislative service to the people of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to The Honorable L. Morgan Martin.

The Concurrent Resolution was agreed to and ordered sent to the Senate.

The roll call of the House of Representatives was taken resulting as follows.

Allison              Anderson             Askins
Bailey               Baxley               Beck
Boan                 Breeland             Brown, G.
Brown, H.            Brown, J.            Cain
Carnell              Cato                 Cave
Chamblee             Clyburn              Cobb-Hunter
Cooper               Cromer               Dantzler
Davenport            Delleney             Easterday
Felder               Fleming              Fulmer
Gamble               Govan                Hallman
Harrell              Harris, J.           Harris, P.
Hines, J.            Hines, M.            Hodges
Howard               Hutson               Kelley
Keyserling           Kinon                Kirsh
Klauber              Knotts               Lanford
Law                  Lee                  Limbaugh
Limehouse            Littlejohn           Lloyd
Loftis               Marchbanks           Martin
Mason                McAbee               McCraw
McKay                McMahand             Meacham
Moody-Lawrence       Phillips             Quinn
Rhoad                Rice                 Richardson
Riser                Robinson             Rogers
Sandifer             Scott                Sharpe
Sheheen              Shissias             Simrill
Smith, D.            Smith, R.            Spearman
Stille               Stuart               Tripp
Trotter              Tucker               Vaughn
Waldrop              Walker               Whatley
Whipper, L.          Whipper, S.          White
Wilder               Wilkins              Williams
Witherspoon          Wofford              Young
Young-Brickell       

STATEMENT OF ATTENDANCE
I came in after the roll call and was present for the Session on Wednesday, May 29.
Curtis B. Inabinett William F. Cotty
David A. Wright Douglas Jennings, Jr.
Carole C. Wells Lynn Seithel
Eugene C. Stoddard  Thomas G. Keegan
Denny W. Neilson  Douglas E. McTeer, Jr.
Timothy C. Wilkes Alma W. Byrd
Michael F. Jaskwhich  Joseph H. Neal
Ralph W. Canty Ronald P. Townsend
Larry L. Koon  Joseph T. McElveen, Jr.
Theodore A. Brown C. Alex Harvin III

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HASKINS a leave of absence for the day.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. HERDKLOTZ a leave of absence for the day.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. INABINETT a temporary leave of absence.

The SPEAKER granted Rep. KEEGAN a leave of absence for yesterday due to medical reasons.

Announcement was made that Dr. J. Stephen Jones of Greer is the Doctor of the Day for the General Assembly.

The COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE, to whom was referred:

S. 507 -- Senator Wilson: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 40-17-55, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976,

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