A 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