A senate RESOLUTION

TO HONOR FORMER REPRESENTATIVE JOHN JAMES "BUBBER" SNOW, JR. FOR HIS LOVE OF BEACH MUSIC AND TO COMMEMORATE THE Fortieth ANNIVERSarY OF HIS SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO HAVE THE SHAG ENSHRINED AS THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE DANCE.

Whereas, a native of Williamsburg County, John James "Bubber" Snow, Jr. is the son of the late John James Snow and Louise Poston Snow; and

Whereas, his precious twin sister and favorite dance partner, Carolyn "Sissie" Snow McAlister, helped rear him from a young age, ever fostering his love of music; and

Whereas, he honored the University of South Carolina and Clemson University with his matriculation at both those institutions of higher learning; and

Whereas, at an early age he became infatuated with music of all genres; and

Whereas, he served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for 19 years, eventually ascending to the Chairmanship of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee; and

Whereas, his infectious love of music led to such events as Beach Music Day at the State House and the General Assembly's recognition of noted South Carolinians, to include the Godfather of Soul James Brown; and

Whereas, he successfully persuaded his fellow members of the General Assembly to enact legislation designating Beach Music the official Popular Music of South Carolina; and

Whereas, he successfully persuaded his fellow members of the General Assembly to enact legislation designating The Shag the official State Dance of South Carolina; and

Whereas, it is altogether fitting that the members of the South Carolina Senate should join in congratulating Bubber Snow for his steadfast love of this State and its popular music on the 40th anniversary of The Shag being declared the official State Dance. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor Bubber Snow for his 94 years of accomplishments and congratulate him for enabling terpsichorean enthusiasts to enjoy performing the official State Dance over the past 40 years.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Bubber Snow, his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

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