South Carolina General Assembly
113th Session, 1999-2000

(Copy of) Bill 5103

COMMITTEE REPORT

May 23, 2000

H. 5103

Introduced by Reps. Bailey, Chellis, Cobb-Hunter, Young-Brickell, Harrell, Dantzler, Rhoad and Whatley

S. Printed 5/23/00--H.

Read the first time May 18, 2000.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 5103), requesting the Department of Transportation to name the bridge on Highway 15 over the Edisto River at the Colleton-Dorchester County line the "Grady C. Murray Bridge", etc., respectfully

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

RONALD N. FLEMING, for Committee.

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO NAME THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 15 OVER THE EDISTO RIVER AT THE COLLETON-DORCHESTER COUNTY LINE THE "GRADY C. MURRAY BRIDGE", AND FURTHER REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT TO ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS REFLECTING THIS DESIGNATION.

Whereas, Grady C. Murray, a native son and outstanding citizen of Dorchester County, was born on March 15, 1924, to Emmett Leroy Murray and Anne Cannady Murray; and

Whereas, Grady is married to Emma Mae Thompson, and together they lovingly raised a family of three fine sons and now are blessed with seven grandchildren; and

Whereas, he served with honor and valor in World War II. He was a distinguished paratrooper with the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the 82nd Airborne Division and he fought heroically in the Battle of the Bulge; and

Whereas, he retired from a career working at the Charleston Naval shipyard; and

Whereas, Grady C. Murray has served as acting Mayor of the town of Grover for twenty years during which time the town has prospered and grown; and

Whereas, Grady C. Murray is an outstanding individual who is greatly admired and respected in his community for the contributions he has made to Dorchester County and for his leadership in the town of Grover; and

Whereas, it is only fitting that the General Assembly recognize the accomplishments and good deeds of this public servant and fine man. Now, therefore,

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

That the General Assembly, by this resolution, requests the Department of Transportation to name the bridge on Highway 15 over the Edisto River at the Colleton-Dorchester County line the "Grady C. Murray Bridge" and erect appropriate markers or signs reflecting this designation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and to Grady C. Murray.