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
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.