South Carolina General Assembly
125th Session, 2023-2024
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H. 5239
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Henderson-Myers, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Blackwell, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Carter, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Connell, B.J. Cox, B.L. Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Elliott, Erickson, Felder, Forrest, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hayes, Henegan, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Hosey, Howard, Hyde, Jefferson, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, S. Jones, W. Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lawson, Leber, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Magnuson, May, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, Mitchell, J. Moore, T. Moore, A.M. Morgan, T.A. Morgan, Moss, Murphy, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Nutt, O'Neal, Oremus, Ott, Pace, Pedalino, Pendarvis, Pope, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sandifer, Schuessler, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Thayer, Thigpen, Trantham, Vaughan, Weeks, West, Wetmore, Wheeler, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0660WAB-RM24.docx
Introduced in the House on March 7, 2024
Adopted by the House on March 7, 2024
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2024 | House | Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 9) |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A house RESOLUTION
to HONOR Hien Yacouba Sie FOR HIS WORK IN THE advancement of intra-African trade and economic development.
Whereas, Hien Yacouba Sie, serving as the managing director of the Port Authority of Abidjan since April 2011, has been a driving force behind the advancement of intra-African trade and economic development; and
Whereas, with a background in public works engineering and extensive experience in the maritime industry, Sie has led the port with a steadfast commitment to efficiency and capacity enhancement. Under his leadership, significant projects such as the 2nd Container Terminal and the expansion of the Vridi Canal have been successfully implemented, marking milestones in the port's growth and modernization; and
Whereas, beyond infrastructure development, Sie has actively engaged with international maritime organizations, fostering collaboration and partnerships to promote cooperation within the maritime community. His roles as vice president for the Africa-Europe region of the International Association of Ports and Harbors and president of the West and Central Africa Ports Management Association demonstrate his dedication to knowledge-sharing and cooperation; and
Whereas, additionally, Sie's leadership in the Abidjan Port community and involvement in esteemed organizations like the International Association of Cities and Ports and the International Freight Handling and Transport Association underscore his commitment to advancing intra-African trade and economic integration; and
Whereas, through his visionary leadership and strategic initiatives, Sie continues to play a vital role in driving the growth and prosperity of the Port of Abidjan, contributing significantly to regional economic development and integration efforts across Africa. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor Hien Yacouba Sie for his work in the advancement of intra-African trade and economic development.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Hien Yacouba Sie.
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