South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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H. 4584

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Stavrinakis, Hutson, Breeland, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Scarborough, Young, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, McLeod, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams and Witherspoon
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Introduced in the House on January 29, 2008
Introduced in the Senate on February 5, 2008
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 19, 2008

Summary: Charleston Nine Memorial Highway

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   1/29/2008  House   Introduced HJ-33
   1/29/2008  House   Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial 
                        Resolutions HJ-33
   1/30/2008  House   Committee report: Favorable Invitations and Memorial 
                        Resolutions HJ-77
   1/31/2008  House   Adopted, sent to Senate HJ-56
   1/31/2008          Scrivener's error corrected
    2/5/2008  Senate  Introduced SJ-21
    2/5/2008  Senate  Referred to Committee on Transportation SJ-21
   3/18/2008  Senate  Committee report: Favorable Transportation SJ-17
   3/19/2008  Senate  Adopted, returned to House with concurrence SJ-54

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1/29/2008
1/30/2008
1/31/2008
3/18/2008

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COMMITTEE REPORT

March 18, 2008

H. 4584

Introduced by Reps. Stavrinakis, Hutson, Breeland, Limehouse, Mack, Merrill, Scarborough, Young, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G. Brown, R. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Crawford, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Govan, Gullick, Hagood, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, Kirsh, Knight, Leach, Littlejohn, Loftis, Lowe, Lucas, Mahaffey, McLeod, Miller, Mitchell, Moody-Lawrence, Moss, Mulvaney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Shoopman, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Spires, Stewart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams and Witherspoon

S. Printed 3/18/08--S.

Read the first time February 5, 2008.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 4584) to request that the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 17 in Charleston County from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 7, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

LAWRENCE K. GROOMS for Committee.

            

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 17 IN CHARLESTON COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 7 TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY 171 THE "CHARLESTON NINE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY", AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS ALONG THIS PORTION OF HIGHWAY THAT CONTAIN THE WORDS "CHARLESTON NINE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AS A LASTING TRIBUTE TO THE NINE CITY OF CHARLESTON FIREFIGHTERS WHO TRAGICALLY PERISHED IN THE WEST ASHLEY FIRE ON MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007.

Whereas, Captain William "Billy" Hutchinson, Captain Mike Benke, Captain Louis Mulkey, Engineer Mark Kelsey, Engineer Bradford "Brad" Baity, Assistant Engineer Michael French, Firefighter James "Earl" Drayton, Firefighter Brandon Thompson, and Firefighter Melven Champaign who tragically perished in the West Ashley fire on Monday, June 18, 2007, deserve high tribute and honor for representing their city and department through courage, sacrifice, and dedication to their profession and their community, and will be missed by their beloved families, fellow firemen, and friends; and

Whereas, the commitment, dependability, and expertise of these nine firefighters helped to ensure the safety of the lives of the citizens of their community; and

Whereas, these nine firefighters warrant our deepest respect and the commendation of their community and State for their extraordinary service and devotion to duty in this inherently dangerous profession; and

Whereas, these men had the opportunity to share in the strong sense of camaraderie that exists between those who accept the enormous risks of being a firefighter; and

Whereas, courage and endurance are an every day part of the profession of firefighting, and the service of the men and women of this profession requires many hours of sacrifice, training, and preparation to meet the stringent physical demands of their job; and

Whereas, these firefighters were members of the City of Charleston Fire Department, a Class I rated department consisting of nineteen fire companies located throughout the city; and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper for the members of the General Assembly to pause in their deliberations to honor the memories of these brave firemen by naming a portion of United States Highway 17 in their honor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 17 in Charleston County from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 7 to its intersection with South Carolina Highway 171 the "Charleston Nine Memorial Highway", and erect appropriate markers or signs along this portion of highway that contain the words "Charleston Nine Memorial Highway" as a lasting tribute to the nine City of Charleston firefighters who tragically perished in the West Ashley fire on Monday, June 18, 2007.

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

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