BIL:355
RTN:11
ACN:213
TYP:Joint Resolution JR
INB:Senate
IND:19990119
PSP:Elliott
SPO:Elliott
DDN:l:\s-res\de\002boat.dmb.doc
DPB:19990303
LAD:19990126
GOV:U Became law without signature of Governor
DGA:19990324
SUB:Chris Anderson Memorial Landing at Highway 9 named in Horry County, Natural Resources, Resolutions
HST:
BodyDateAction DescriptionComLeg Involved
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------19990819Act No. A213
------19990324Unsigned, became law without
signature of Governor
------19990317Ratified R11
House19990303Read third time, enrolled for
ratification
House19990302Read second time
House19990224Committee report: Favorable25 HJ
House19990127Introduced, read first time,20 HANR
referred to Committee
Senate19990126Amended, read third time,
sent to House
Senate19990121Read second time
Senate19990119Introduced, read first time,
placed on Calendar without reference
Printed Versions of This Bill
Ordered Printed on 19990119
Ordered Printed on 19990126
Ordered Printed on 19990224
TXT:
(A213, R11, S355)
A JOINT RESOLUTION TO NAME THE RECENTLY COMPLETED BOAT LANDING ON THE WACCAMAW RIVER AT HIGHWAY 9 THE “CHRIS ANDERSON MEMORIAL LANDING AT HIGHWAY 9”, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SHALL ERECT APPROPRIATE SIGNS FROM LOCALLY GENERATED FUNDING TO DESIGNATE AND NAME THE NEW LANDING AS THE “CHRIS ANDERSON MEMORIAL LANDING AT HIGHWAY 9”, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE THAT THE BOAT RAMP IS AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE FOR ACCESS TO THE WACCAMAW RIVER.
Whereas, Horry County is recognized throughout the State for great water resources because of its rivers and the ocean; and
Whereas, these resources offer residents and visitors alike great fishing and recreational opportunities; and
Whereas, city and county governments and the Horry Legislative Delegation have joined hands in protecting, promoting, and developing these various resources for public use and benefit; and
Whereas, through the leadership of the Horry Delegation, a new boat ramp has been recently completed on the Waccamaw River at Highway 9; and
Whereas, it is the wish of the Horry Delegation, on behalf of all South Carolinians, that this boat ramp provide free public access to the Waccamaw River; and
Whereas, in 1996, twentyyearold Chris Anderson from the North Myrtle Beach area lost his life; and
Whereas, Chris was a role model among his peers and all who knew him; and
Whereas, he was an avid outdoorsman and sportsman; and
Whereas, it was a great joy to Chris’ life to spend time with his numerous friends along the Waccamaw River Basin; and
Whereas, the Anderson family have been great community builders in Horry County for generations. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Chris Anderson Memorial Landing
SECTION1.The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is directed to name the new boat landing on the Waccamaw River at Highway 9 the “Chris Anderson Memorial Landing at Highway 9”. Appropriate signs containing the words “Chris Anderson Memorial Landing at Highway 9” shall be placed on the property through locally generated funding by the Department of Natural Resources. The department shall also ensure that the boat ramp is available free of charge for public access to the Waccamaw River.
Time effective
SECTION2.This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 17th day of March, 1999.
Became law without the signature of the Governor -- 3/24/99.
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