South Carolina General Assembly
118th Session, 2009-2010
H. 3598
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Funderburk, Lucas, Gunn, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G.A.Brown, H.B.Brown, R.L.Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, CobbHunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gullick, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Hutto, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D.C.Moss, Nanney, J.H.Neal, J.M.Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E.H.Pitts, M.A.Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D.C.Smith, G.M.Smith, G.R.Smith, J.E.Smith, J.R.Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A.D.Young and T.R.Young
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Introduced in the House on February 25, 2009
Introduced in the Senate on February 25, 2009
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 25, 2009
Summary: Frankye C. Hull
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
2/25/2009 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ1
2/25/2009 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ22
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
2/25/2009
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND MRS. FRANKYE C. HULL, GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR KERSHAW COUNTY, FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER ON BEING NAMED G. F. BETTINESKI CHILD ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR, AN HONOR AWARDED ANNUALLY BY THE NATIONAL COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION.
Whereas, it is with great pleasure that the members of the South Carolina General Assembly honor individuals who freely give of their time and resources for the good of others, especially those who need it most; and
Whereas, Mrs. Frankye C. Hull, of Kershaw County, an exemplary volunteer worker for many years in her community, has contributed untold hours of valuable volunteer service to the citizens of the Camden area and is thereby worthy of praise; and
Whereas, a retired public school teacher, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, Mrs. Hull has been a Kershaw County guardian ad litem since 1998. Always seeking to promote and improve the lives of families, Mrs. Hull has a long history of working toward the best interests of children in a variety of roles; and
Whereas, she was working as part of community endeavors years ago with her friend Jim, now known as United States House of Representatives Majority Whip Jim Clyburn. Later, she became a guardian ad litem, volunteered in the local hospital, at the local Sexual Assault Center, and at Christian Community Ministries; and
Whereas, in 2000, Mrs. Hull suffered two health crises that forced her to give up some of her activities, but she remained a guardian ad litem, believing she had been allowed to live to continue serving children; and
Whereas, presently, on any given day she might be motoring to attend a meeting at a school or the Department of Social Services or Foster Care Review Board or to visit a child or family. Once at her destination, her moves are strong yet deliberate; and
Whereas, Mrs. Hull looks closely at the steps parents take to complete their treatment plans to regain custody of their children. While she demonstrates compassion and consistently shows a willingness to reach out to parents as is appropriate within her role as a guardian ad litem, she also makes clear to them that she is there for their children. If a parent’s motives appear less than child centered, she will investigate thoroughly and challenge that parent in the best interest of the child; and
Whereas, in addition to looking after the children, Mrs. Hull supports her colleagues. She regularly teaches the chapter on cultural diversity to guardian ad litem trainees, among other activities; and
Whereas, Mrs. Hull shows respect for all, but her heart is with the children. While her direct approach may sometimes take adults aback, the children run to her, knowing she is on their side; and
Whereas, in appreciation of her outstanding work as a guardian ad litem, the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association has named her G. F. Bettineski Child Advocate of the Year, a national honor awarded to recognize a guardian ad litem who has made a significant voluntary contribution to abused and neglected children and to his or her guardian ad litem program; and
Whereas, this honor is a fitting tribute to an exemplary humanitarian with a high dedication to her calling equaling the eminence of the award, and the South Carolina General Assembly is proud to add its collective voice to the many warm expressions of praise so well deserved by Mrs. Hull. 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, recognize and commend Mrs. Frankye C. Hull, guardian ad litem for Kershaw County, for her many years of outstanding community service, and congratulate her on being named G. F. Bettineski Child Advocate of the Year, an honor awarded annually by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mrs. Frankye C. Hull.
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