[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 160 (Wednesday, December 14, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S13591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 332--HONORING THE LIFE OF FORMER GOVERNOR CARROLL A. 
 CAMPBELL, AND EXPRESSING THE DEEPEST CONDOLENCES OF THE SENATE TO HIS 
                                 FAMILY

  Mr. DeMINT (for himself and Mr. Graham) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 332

       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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