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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 24, 2002
H. 4869
Introduced by Reps. Govan, Moody-Lawrence, Bales, Barfield, Barrett, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, J. Brown, Clyburn, Emory, Frye, Gourdine, J. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Keegan, Kirsh, Koon, Littlejohn, Lourie, Mack, Martin, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, Merrill, J.H. Neal, Owens, Parks, Quinn, Rhoad, Riser, Rodgers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Simrill, D.C. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Walker, Weeks, Whatley, Wilder, A. Young and Altman
S. Printed 4/24/02--S.
Read the first time March 21, 2002.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 4869) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 53-3-150 so as to designate the eleventh day of September of each year as a State Day of Remembrance for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 1, line 12, by striking /53-3-150/ and inserting / 53-3-160 /.
Amend the bill further, as and if amended, page 1, line 26, in Section 53-3-150, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking /53-3-150/ and inserting / 53-3-160 /.
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
THOMAS L. MOORE. for Committee.
EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:
A review of this bill indicates there will be no fiscal impact on the General Fund of the State or on federal and/or other funds.
SPECIAL NOTES:
It should be noted that Section 53-3-150 already exists to designate the week which includes November 11 as "Patriotism Week" in South Carolina.
THOMAS L. MOORE for Committee.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-150 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE ELEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS A STATE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS AND FOR ALL OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S FIREFIGHTERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, NATIONAL GUARD, AND EMERGENCY SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 53-3-150. The eleventh day of September of each year is designated as a State Day of Remembrance for the victims of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and for the firefighters, law enforcement, National Guard, and emergency service personnel who risk their lives and well-being everyday to ensure the safety of South Carolina's citizens."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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