[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 332 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 332
Honoring the life of former Governor Carroll A. Campbell, and
expressing the deepest condolences of the Senate to his family.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 14, 2005
Mr. DeMint (for himself and Mr. Graham) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Honoring the life of former Governor Carroll A. Campbell, and
expressing the deepest condolences of the Senate to his family.
Whereas the Senate has learned with sadness of the death of Governor Carroll
Campbell;
Whereas Carroll Campbell dedicated a lifetime of service to the State of South
Carolina and the United States;
Whereas Carroll Campbell served most honorably as the Governor of South Carolina
from 1987 to 1995;
Whereas from 1979, and until he was elected Governor of South Carolina, Carroll
Campbell served with high moral character and integrity in the United
States House of Representatives;
Whereas Carroll Campbell was the first Republican elected to the House of
Representatives for the 4th Congressional District since the
Reconstruction period;
Whereas during his service as Governor, Carroll Campbell provided extraordinary
leadership and comfort to the citizens of South Carolina throughout the
devastating aftermath of Hurricane Hugo and the rebuilding of the coast;
Whereas Carroll Campbell improved the economy of South Carolina and the
livelihood of its citizens by attracting world class businesses;
Whereas Carroll Campbell worked diligently to restructure the Government of
South Carolina, making it more accessible and responsive to its
citizens;
Whereas Carroll Campbell focused on improving the quality of public education
provided by the State of South Carolina to all of its citizens;
Whereas Carroll Campbell was as devoted to his principles as he was to his
loving family, which included his wife Iris, his sons Carroll and Mike,
and his grandchildren ``Blakeney'' Herlong Campbell, Carroll ``Berrett''
Campbell, Michael ``Rhodes'' Campbell, and Marie ``Riley'' Campbell; and
Whereas Carroll Campbell was a visionary who worked to improve the lives of all
South Carolinians: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) extends its prayers and deepest condolences to the
entire Campbell family;
(2) honors the life of Carroll Campbell and expresses
profound gratitude for his years of public service; and
(3) acknowledges with appreciation the unfaltering
commitment and loyalty of Carroll Campbell to his family and
the State of South Carolina.
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