South Carolina General Assembly

116th Session, 2005-2006

H. 4605

STATUS INFORMATION

Concurrent Resolution

Sponsors: Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Chellis, Edge, Hardwick and Hayes

Document Path: l:\council\bills\gjk\20787sd06.doc

Introduced in the House on February 7, 2006

Introduced in the Senate on February 7, 2006

Adopted by the General Assembly on March 28, 2006

Summary: National Marina Day

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

2/7/2006HouseIntroduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ9

2/7/2006SenateIntroduced SJ15

2/7/2006SenateReferred to Committee on GeneralSJ15

3/23/2006SenateCommittee report: Favorable GeneralSJ7

3/28/2006SenateAdopted, returned to House with concurrence

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

2/7/2006

3/23/2006

COMMITTEE REPORT

March 23, 2006

H.4605

Introduced by Reps. Witherspoon, Barfield, Chellis, Edge, Hardwick and Hayes

S. Printed 3/23/06--S.

Read the first time February 7, 2006.

THE GENERAL COMMITTEE

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H.4605) to declare August 12, 2006, as “National Marina Day” in South Carolina in order to honor South Carolina’s marinas for their contributions to the community, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

WILLIAM MESCHER for Committee.

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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE AUGUST 12, 2006, AS “NATIONAL MARINA DAY” IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN ORDER TO HONOR SOUTH CAROLINA’S MARINAS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO MAKE OUR CITIZENS MORE AWARE OF THE OVERALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARINAS TO THEIR WELL-BEING.

Whereas, the citizens of South Carolina place a high value on recreation time and the ability to access one of American’s greatest natural resources, its waterways; and

Whereas, in 1928, the word “marina” was used for the very first time by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; and

Whereas, South Carolina is home to hundreds of recreational boating facilities that contribute substantially to their communities by providing a safe, reliable gateway to boating for members of the community and welcomed guests; and

Whereas, South Carolina’s marinas also serve as stewards of the environment, actively seeking to protect the surrounding waterways not only for the enjoyment of this generation but for generations to come; and

Whereas, South Carolina’s marinas provide their communities and visitors to our State a place where friends and families, united by a passion for the water, can come together for recreation, rest, and relaxation; and

Whereas, South Carolina’s marinas also provide an environmentally friendly gateway to boating for the citizens of and the visitors to our State. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, declare August 12, 2006, as “National Marina Day” in South Carolina in order to honor South Carolina’s marinas for their contributions to the community and make our citizens more aware of the overall contributions of marinas to their well-being.

Be it further resolved that the citizens of our State are encouraged to join hands with other states and thousands of waterfront communities all across the United States in celebrating this day.

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