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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 Father, Whose kindness is unlimited and Whose patience is infinite, hear us as we pray - not because we deserve it, but because of our deep need of Your help. So often we are burdened by things that do not matter, bewildered by problems of our own creation. Thank You for the gift of this another day with its opportunities. With vision and a lively faith, enable us to meet all the demands of this day in keeping with Your gracious and Fatherly will. For the well being of our country and for God's sake, help us to do the right thing. Amen.

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

The following Bill and Joint Resolution were taken up, read the third time, and ordered sent to the Senate.

H. 3714 -- Reps. Wilkins and Knotts: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 20-3-180, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NAME CHANGE OF A WOMAN UPON DIVORCE AND SECTION 20-7-420, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF FAMILY COURT, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE FAMILY COURT ALSO TO GRANT A NAME CHANGE UPON AN ORDER OF SEPARATE MAINTENANCE.

H. 5072 -- Reps. Harrison and Knotts: A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF INDIGENT DEFENSE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 ONLY TO USE UP TO FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE DEATH PENALTY TRIAL FUND TO PAY FEES AND EXPENSES OF PRIVATE COUNSEL APPOINTED IN NONCAPITAL CASES IF THE CONFLICT FUND IS EXHAUSTED.

At 10:15 A.M. the House in accordance with the ruling of the SPEAKER adjourned to meet at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, April 28.

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