Bill > S1016

This resolution, a Senate Resolution from South Carolina, formally recognizes and honors the Lake Murray Country Tourism District on its forty-fifth anniversary, which falls on April 1, 2026. Established on April 1, 1981, the district encompasses Lexington, Newberry, Richland, and Saluda counties and operates as one of South Carolina's eleven tourism regions in conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. The resolution highlights the district's significant achievements over the years, including its role in relocating and restoring the Historic Lorick Plantation House to serve as the Capital City/Lake Murray Visitor Center and museum, its creation of popular community events like the Lake Murray's Independence Day Celebration, and its numerous awards for tourism promotion, economic impact, and event hosting. It also notes the district's success in attracting world events, its extensive media presence through television commercials and sponsorships, and the recognition of the Lake Murray region as a top destination for boating, living, virtual tours, and fishing, as well as a premier location for water sports. The resolution concludes by expressing the Senate's appreciation for the district's dedication to serving the people and the State of South Carolina and directs that a copy be presented to the district's leadership.

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