South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 3368

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 4, 2005

H. 3368

Introduced by Reps. Vick, Neilson, Jennings and Lucas

S. Printed 5/4/05--S.

Read the first time March 1, 2005.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 3368) to request the Department of Transportation to name the South Carolina Highway Number 9 Bridge over Thompson Creek in the Town of Chesterfield the "Hoover Fay Bell Bridge" and to erect, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

W. GREG RYBERG for Committee.

            

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY NUMBER 9 BRIDGE OVER THOMPSON CREEK IN THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD THE "HOOVER FAY BELL BRIDGE" AND TO ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS AT THE BRIDGE CONTAINING THE WORDS "HOOVER FAY BELL BRIDGE".

Whereas, the Honorable Hoover Fay Bell of Chesterfield County has a long and distinguished career in public service in South Carolina; and

Whereas, Mr. Bell served with distinction as mayor of Chesterfield from 1955-1957 and subsequently was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives where with commitment and dedication ably represented the people of Chesterfield County from 1961-1972; and

Whereas, during his tenure in the General Assembly he was greatly respected and admired by his colleagues and ascended into leadership roles, among them, serving as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee; and

Whereas, throughout Mr. Bell's outstanding career as a lawyer, he served as the attorney for Chesterfield County for many years and as the Chesterfield town attorney from 1957-1994; and

Whereas, not only has Mr. Bell served his community professionally and in public office, but he also has been an active and dedicated leader in many other community endeavors including, among many others, his service with the Civitan Club, Service Club, and the American Legion and he has served in numerous capacities at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church, where he is a devoted, faithful member; and

Whereas, in that the Honorable Hoover Fay Bell, has been an outstanding lawyer, statesman, and community leader and was extensively involved in the efforts to have South Carolina Highway Number 9 widened through Chesterfield, the General Assembly is honored to request naming the Highway Number 9 bridge over Thompson Creek the "Hoover Fay Bell Bridge". 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, request the Department of Transportation to name the South Carolina Highway Number 9 Bridge over Thompson Creek in the Town of Chesterfield the "Hoover Fay Bell Bridge" and to erect appropriate signs at the bridge containing the words "Hoover Fay Bell Bridge".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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