Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Organizational Session)
NO. 1 JOURNAL of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA REGULAR SESSION BEGINNING TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2021 ________ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2020 (ORGANIZATIONAL SESSION) Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Organizational Session) Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter The House assembled at 11:00 a.m. Deliberations were opened with prayer by Rev. Charles E. Seastrunk, Jr., as follows: Our thought for today is from Nahum 1:7: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” Let us pray. Almighty God, source of all wisdom and knowledge, guide these women and men in the way of truth and righteousness. Send Your Spirit to keep them in Your love and care. Guide them as they make decisions that will affect both the people of their district and this State. Open their minds and spirit O’ Lord so they are able to absorb all the information they are receiving and use it for the betterment of the lives of others. Bless and keep them, their families, and all of our staff safe and well while they strive to do the state’s business. Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers. Amen. Pursuant to Rule 6.3, the House of Representatives was led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by the SPEAKER. MOTION ADOPTED Rep. MCKNIGHT moved that when the House adjourns, it adjourn in memory of Lorenval Donte Evans, which was agreed to. APPOINTMENT OF THE TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN The CLERK of the late House announced that the first order of business is the appointment of a Temporary CHAIRMAN.
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