Bill Text: SC H5548 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Biblestore Outlet
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-09-16 - Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence [H5548 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2019-H5548-Introduced.html
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE BIBLESTORE OUTLET UPON THE OCCASION OF THE GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEW LOCATION IN LEXINGTON, HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that the growth of Biblestore Outlet has led to its opening of a second location in Lexington on Thursday, September 10, 2020, to serve the growing needs of the local community; and
Whereas, Biblestore Outlet is a ministry of OM Ships International, a Christian nonprofit organization based in Florence since 2006. Its literature center supplies an ocean-going ship with Bibles and Christian books for worldwide distribution. The vessel is crewed by missionaries from over sixty nations, with many international volunteers serving in South Carolina to support the vessel; and
Whereas, located at Palmetto Plaza on Sunset Boulevard, the new location will bring welcome employment to the Lexington-Columbia area and provide local individuals in the community with Bibles and Christian literature and the opportunity to connect with local Christians and learn more about OM Ships International; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are grateful for the economic impact that Biblestore Outlet will have in the area during the current challenging economic climate. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Biblestore Outlet upon the occasion of the grand opening of its new location in Lexington, held Thursday, September 10, 2020.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Jason Vokral.
