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Bill 733

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      733
Type of Legislation:              Concurrent Resolution CR
Introducing Body:                 Senate
Introduced Date:                  20010605
Primary Sponsor:                  Hawkins
All Sponsors:                     Hawkins and Ritchie
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\nbd\11844ac01.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20010606
Subject:                          Mr. George Dean Johnson, Jr., Resolutions


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  20010606  Received from House
House   20010605  Introduced, adopted, returned
                  with concurrence
Senate  20010605  Introduced, adopted, sent to House


              Versions of This Bill

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MR. GEORGE DEAN JOHNSON, JR., OF SPARTANBURG FOR HIS KEY ROLE IN BRINGING A NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE COMPANY'S HEADQUARTERS TO SPARTANBURG AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST GRATITUDE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR HIS GENEROUS SUPPORT AND MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO SPARTANBURG AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, Mr. George Dean Johnson, Jr., of Spartanburg, a prominent businessman and outstanding community leader has made extraordinary contributions to the City of Spartanburg; and

Whereas, Mr. Johnson, who returned to Spartanburg two years ago, played a key role in bringing a New York Stock Exchange company's headquarters to Spartanburg, a prestigious addition to Spartanburg's corporate community and a boon to the economy; and

Whereas, not only has he brought in new corporate residents, Mr. Johnson has undertaken the sizeable development of two office buildings in downtown Spartanburg and has additional projects on the drawing board; and

Whereas, Mr. Johnson, who appreciates the value and enjoyment of a community's character and beauty, has enhanced Spartanburg's milieu by placing fountains and bronze sculptures in the downtown area and by assisting with other beautification projects; and

Whereas, Mr. Johnson's abundant generosity and extraordinary vision have made significant contributions to the City and County of Spartanburg as well as to the State and have influenced the beauty and quality of life for Spartanburg residents; and

Whereas, it is proper and fitting for the members of the South Carolina General Assembly to pause in their deliberations to commend such an outstanding South Carolina business and community leader. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and express their deepest gratitude to Mr. George Dean Johnson, Jr., of Spartanburg for his key role in bringing a New York Stock Exchange company's headquarters to Spartanburg and for his generous support and many contributions to Spartanburg and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. George Dean Johnson, Jr.

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