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H. 3468
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Walker
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ggs\22923htc05.doc
Introduced in the House on February 3, 2005
Introduced in the Senate on February 8, 2005
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 8, 2005
Summary: First Lieutenant Andrew C. Shields
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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2/3/2005 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-21
2/8/2005 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-21
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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE DEATH OF FIRST LIEUTENANT ANDREW C. SHIELDS, OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly are deeply saddened to learn of the death of First Lieutenant Andrew C. Shields, at age twenty-five, on December 9, 2004. Lieutenant Shields was bravely serving his country in Mosul, Iraq; and
Whereas, he was a native of Spartanburg County, the son of Donald Shields and Emily Burnett Shields; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Shields graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Wofford University. At Wofford he was a standout member of the Southern Guards Battalion, Reserve Officers Training Program. His performance was so impressive he was presented with the Distinguished Military Student Citation in July, 2001; and
Whereas, becoming a pilot was a life-long dream for Lieutenant Shields. He went on to fulfill this dream, joining the South Carolina Air National Guard and attending flight school in Alabama; and
Whereas, he served in the National Guard for five years as a member of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 151st Aviation of the South Carolina Air National Guard. This unit flies the Apache attack helicopter in almost all combat operations; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Shields enjoyed working with his father and brother in the family business, Water Conditioning, Inc.; and
Whereas, he was an active and faithful member of New Prospect Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and participated in many youth mission trips. Recently, he visited Missouri with the youth group and taught inner-city kids how to play soccer. Lieutenant Shield's faith played a major role in his life. His conviction was evident through every task he performed; and
Whereas, Lieutenant Shields earned the respect of all who knew him and was a devoted brother and son, survived by parents, Donald and Emily Burnett Shields of Campobello, two brothers; Phillip Shields, of Campobello and Donald Shields, of Los Angeles, California, and a sister; Julie Shields, of Columbia; and
Whereas, in the sacrifice made by this splendid young man, our thoughts turn to the words of the old prayer...."Our heavenly Father...., we give thee thanks for all those thy servants who have laid down their lives in the service of our country. Grant to them thy mercy and the light of thy presence, that the good work which thou hast begun in them may be perfected,"....; and
Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the General Assembly to pause in their deliberations to extend their deepest sympathy to the family and many friends of this great son of South Carolina who made the ultimate sacrifice for his Country. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express their deepest sympathy to the family of First Lieutenant Andrew C. Shields, of Spartanburg County.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lieutenant Andrew C. Shields.
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