Members of the South Carolina State Senate on the Panel the Legislative

Members of the South Carolina State Senate on the Panel The legislative power of the State of South Carolina is vested in a bicameral General Assembly comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 46 members who are elected from single member districts of approximately 87,200 citizens. Senators must be citizens of the United States and the State of South Carolina, at least 25 years old at the time of their election, and residents of the district in which they are elected. Senators serve four year terms. The political make up of the 2009-2010 Senate is 27 Republicans and 19 Democrats.

Senator Lee Bright District 12 - Spartanburg Co. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 589, Roebuck, 29376 Bus. (864) 587-1800 Home (864) 576-6742

Committee Assignments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, General, Judiciary, Labor, Commerce and Industry, and Transportation Occupation: Transportation

Biography:BRIGHT, Lee [R]-(Dist. No. 12, Spartanburg Co.)-Transportation; b. Mar. 21, 1970 in Greer; s. Marvin L. Bright, Jr. and Virginia Bright; g. Dorman High School, 1988; July 24, 1993 m. Amy Byers, 2 children, Kaylee and Kendyl; Dist. Six School Bd., 1999-03; Bd. of Visitors, Southeastern Theological Seminary; Bd. of Dirs., Palmetto Family Council; Friend of Taxpayer Award, Spartanburg Co. Taxpayers Assn.; Atty. Gens. Comm. on the Family, 2001; mem., Roebuck Baptist Church.

Senator Tom Davis District 46 - Beaufort Co. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Drawer 1107, Beaufort, 29901-1107 Bus. (843) 252-8583

Committee Assignments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Banking and Insurance, Education. Judiciary, and Rules Occupation: Attorney

Biography:DAVIS, Thomas C. [R]-(Dist. No. 46, Beaufort Co.)--Atty.; residing at 502 Scott St., Beaufort; b. May 31, 1960, in New Brunswick, N. J.; s. G. Thomas and Yvonne C. Davis; g. Furman Univ., B.A., 1982, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Ulmer Medal; g. Univ. of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1985, Order of the Coif, highest honors; Jan. 5, 1985 m. Reid Lawrence, 3 children, Elizabeth, Grace and Claire; admitted to S. C. Bar, 1985; practiced law at Harvey & Battey, P.A., 1985-; former member of Bd. of Dirs.: Historic Beaufort Foundation, Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce, Beaufort Co. Planning Bd., Lowcountry Council of Govts., Beaufort- Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, & S. C. States Ports Authority; co-managed Mark Sanford's 2002 and 2006 gubernatorial campaigns; served in Gov. Mark Sanford's admin. as senior policy advisor, co-chief of staff, dep. chief of staff, and chief of staff; chaired the bi-state Jasper Port negotiating com. Senator C. Bradley Hutto District 40 - Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell & Orangeburg Cos. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 1084, Orangeburg, 29116-1084

Bus. (803) 534-5218 Home (803) 536-1808

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fish, Game and Forestry, Judiciary, Medical Affairs, and Rules Occupation: Trial Lawyer

Biography:HUTTO, C. Bradley "Brad" [D]--(Dist. No. 40, Allendale-Bamberg-Barnwell-Orangeburg Cos.)-- Trial Lawyer; residing at 1330 Tolly Ganly Cir., Orangeburg; b. Aug. 6, 1957 in Orangeburg; s. Charles L. and Harriet L. Hutto; g. Honors Prog. at Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1978; Georgetown Univ. Law Center, J.D., 1981; July 20, 1985 m. Tracy D. Macpherson, 1 child, Skyler B.; Chm., Orangeburg Co. Dem. Party, 1988-94; Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor, Order of the Arrow; prev. serv. in Sen. Apr. 30, 1996-07.

Senator John M. "Jake" Knotts, Jr. District 23 - Lexington Co. Contact Address:

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Fish, Game and Forestry, General, Invitations, Chm., Judiciary, and Rules Occupation: Full-time Legislator/Retired Law Enforcement

Biography:KNOTTS, John Milton, Jr. "Jake" [R]--(Dist. No. 23, Lexington Co.)--Full-time Legislator/Retired Law Enforcement and Dep. Coroner, Lexington Co.; residing in West Columbia; b. Dec. 1944 in West Columbia; s. John Milton, Sr. and Dovereen Jessie (Williams) Knotts; m. 1965, 2 children; g. Palmer Coll., Assoc., Criminal Justice, 1974; Midlands Tech. Coll., Assoc., Corrections Admin., 1975; Assoc., Police Science, 1975; Drug Enforcement Admin., 1976; FBI Prosecutor School, 1976; Advanced FBI Prosecutors Investigator School, 1977; FBI Academy-Class 111, 1977; Masters in Firearms, FBI, 1977; Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1982; Firearms Instructor, SLED, 1989; Certified CWP Firearms Instructor, 1996-; served in law enforcement beginning as a beat patrolman Cola. Police Dept., Columbia, S.C., 1968; Riot Squad, 1969; Coordinator Special Units, 1970; Narcotics & Vice Detective, 1970; Major Crime Investigator, 1974; Chief Investigator, 5th Judicial Circuit, 1975; Special Investigator Grand Jury, 1975; Formed Fugitive Squad, White Collar Crime Div., 1976; Lexington Co. Dep. Coroner, 1988-95; Chambers Dev. Co. Southern Region, Dir. Corporate Security, 1988-1995; Chm., West Columbia Planning Comm., 1978-79; Chm., Post 79 Boys State Amer. Legion; Mason; 40 & 8 Legionnaire; Civil Process Servs., 1990-; SC House of Reps. Jud. Com., 1995-02; Special Laws Subcom., 1995; Criminal Law Subcom., 1995-02; Rules Com., 1998-02; Public Safety Coordinating Council, 1995-; Sentencing Guidelines Comm., 1995 and 1996; SC House of Reps. Freshman Legislator of the Year, 1996; Elected to the SC Sen. Apr. 23, 2002; mem.: S.C. Sen. Agric. and Natural Resource Com., 2002-; Fish, Game and Forestry Com., 2002-; Gen. Com., 2002-; Invitations Com., 2002-, Chm., 2006-; Jud. Com., 2002-; Rules Com., 2002-; Public Safety Coordinating Council, 2002-; Com. on Screening of Bds. and Comms., 2003-; S.C. Troopers Assn.; James M. Smith Award, Gun Owners of S.C., 1995; Champion of Housing Award from the S.C. Home Builders Assoc., 1998-1999; Lexington Co. Sheriff's Award, 2001; Grassroots Gun Rights Guardian, 2001-02; Amer. Legion of S.C. Serv. Award, 2002; S.C. Sheriff's Assn. Legislator of the Year, 2002; S.C. Recreation and Parks Assn. Legislator of the Year, 2002; S.C. Solicitors Assn., Legislator of the Year, 2006; Friend of the Taxpayer, 2006; Outstanding Serv. to Victims of Crime, Legislator of the Year Award, 2006; S.C. Dental Hygiene Assn., Legislator of the Year Award, 2006; S.C. Fraternal Order of Police, Senator of the Year Award, 2006; Golden Advocate Award by the Solicitors Assn., 2007; S.C. Chiropractic Assn. Legislator of the Year, 2007; S.C. Crime Victims Award, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2007; Strom Thurmond Monument Comm.; Startec Security, Dir. of Corporate Dev., Southern Region, 2005-; Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Native Amer. Pow Wow; mil. serv.: Vietnam Veteran, USN, 1964-68, enlisted; prev. serv. in House 1995-02; Sen. Apr. 23, 2002-07. Senator John C. Land III District 36 - Calhoun, Clarendon, Florence & Sumter Cos. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 138, Manning, 29102

Bus. (803) 435-8894 Home (803) 435-2314

Committee Assignments: Ethics, Finance, Fish, Game and Forestry, Interstate Cooperation, Rules and Transportation Occupation: Attorney

Biography:LAND, John Calhoun III [D]--(Dist. No. 36, Calhoun-Clarendon-Florence-Sumter Cos.)--Atty.; residing at Pinestraw Lane, Manning; b. Jan. 25, 1941 in Manning; s. John Calhoun, Jr. and Anne Weisiger Land; g. Univ. of Fla., Vocational Forestry, 1960; Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1965, J.D., 1968; Oct. 23, 1965 m. Marie Adell Mercogliano, 3 children, John Calhoun IV, Frances Ricci, and William Ceth; Eagle Scout Award, 1955; mem.: S.C. Hwy. Comm., 1971-74; elected Sen. Dem. Majority Leader, 1993-00; elected Sen. Dem. Minority Leader, 2000-; Recipient of The Compleat Lawyer Award by Univ. of S.C. Law School Alumni Assn., 1996; received hon. doctoral of law degree from the Univ. of S.C. on Aug. 11, 2007; prev. serv. in House 1975-76; Sen. 1977-08.

Senator Joel Lourie District 22 - Kershaw & Richland Cos. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 6212, Columbia, 29260

Bus. (803) 779-0939 Home (803) 787-5802

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Agriculture and Natural Resources Corrections and Penology General Judiciary Medical Affairs Occupation: Businessman

Biography:LOURIE, Joel [D]--(Dist. No. 22, Kershaw-Richland Cos.)--Businessman; residing at 3 Lakecrest Dr., Columbia; b. Sept. 24, 1962 in Columbia; s. the late Isadore and Susan (Reiner) Lourie; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1984; Richland Northeast High, 1980; Jan. 27, 1990 m. Rebecca Baum, 2 children; Adv. Bd. for the Midlands Boys and Girls Club; March of Dimes of the Midlands; Richland Dist. One Partners in Educ. Foundation; Richland Dist. Two Reconnecting Communities and School Bds.; Richland Two Bus. Adv. Council; Natl. Fed. of the Blind; S.C. Safe Kids Coalition; S.C. Reach Out and Read Adv. Comm.; 2006 Seat Belt Champion Award from the Meharry- State Farm Alliance; 2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the Natl. Transportation Safety Bd.; 2005 S.C. Comm. on Natl. and Comm. Serv. Legislator of the Year; 2005 S.C. Public Health Assn. Legislator of the Year; 2004 Legis. Award from the S.C. Counseling Assn.; 2004 Advocate Award from the S.C. School Improvement Council; 2002 Advocate Award from the Natl. Alliance for the Mentally Ill; 2004 and 2006 Legis. Appreciation Awards from S.C. Victims Assistance Network; 2003 Legislator of the Year Award for the Natl. Assn. of Social Workers; House Leader on the Gov.'s Nuclear Waste Task Force; 2000 Alliance for S.C.'s Child Advocacy Leadership Award; 2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources; 2000 S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control Legislator of the Year Award; 2000 Distinguished Serv. Award from the S.C. Assn. of Non- Profit Organizations; prev. serv. in House 1999-04; Sen. 2005-07.

Senator Gerald Malloy District 29 - Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee & Marlboro Cos. Contact Address: (H) 1216 Salem Rd., Hartsville, 29550

Bus. (843) 339-3000 Home (843) 332-5533

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Banking and Insurance Judiciary Labor, Commerce and Industry Rules Transportation Occupation: Attorney

Biography:MALLOY, Gerald [D]--(Dist. No. 29, Chesterfield-Darlington-Lee-Marlboro Cos.)--Atty.; residing at 1216 Salem Rd., Hartsville; b. Oct. 26, 1961 in Chesterfield Co.; s. John A. and Geraldine Malloy; g. Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1984, J.D., 1988; July 8, 1989 m. Davita McFarland, 4 children, Donovan, Jonathan, Jordan, and Morgan; past Pres., S.C. Trial Lawyers Assn.; S.C. Supreme Court Comm. on Lawyer Conduct, 1996-02; served on Judicial Qualifications Com. of the S.C. Bar Assn.; Rep. for Fourth Judicial Circuit for Young Lawyers Div., S.C. Bar Assn.; Chm., Public Defenders Bd. of Darlington Co. Bar Assn.; Chm., Hartsville Recreation Com.; former Pres., Hartsville Northern Youth Baseball League; served on Hartsville Downtown Dev. Bd.; helped establish Butler Heritage Foundation; mem.: Lions Club; Omega Psi Phi; Univ. of S.C. Alumni Bd.; Nominating Com., S.C. Bar Assn.; Bd. mem., Indigent Defense Comm.; mem., Gov.'s School for Science & Math Foundation Bd.; Bd. of Trustees, Fin. Com. and Jerusalem Men's Ensemble of Jerusalem Baptist Church; Home Rule Award by Cos. Assn., 2003; S.C. Library Assn. Friend of the Libraries, 2004; prev. serv. in Sen. 2003-07.

Senator Luke A. Rankin District 33 - Horry Co. Contact Address: (H) 201 Beaty St., Conway, 29526

Bus. (843) 248-2405 Home (843) 626-6269

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Banking and Insurance Education Judiciary Transportation Occupation: Attorney

Biography:RANKIN, Luke A. [R]--(Dist. No. 33, Horry Co.)--Atty.; residing at 3745 Waterford Dr., Myrtle Beach; b. Apr. 9, 1962 in Horry Co.; s. O. A. and Dorothy S. Rankin; g. Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1984, J.D., 1987; 2 children, Luke, Jr. and Hollings; prev. serv. in Sen. 1993-07.

Senator Vincent A. Sheheen District 27 - Chesterfield, Kershaw & Lancaster Cos. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Drawer 10, Camden, 29021

Bus. (803) 432-4391

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Corrections and Penology Fish, Game and Forestry General Judiciary Labor, Commerce and Industry Occupation: Attorney

Biography:SHEHEEN, Vincent A. [D]--(Dist. No. 27, Chesterfield-Kershaw-Lancaster Cos.)--Atty.; s. Fred and Rose Sheheen; g. Clemson Univ., B.A., 1993; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1996; May 13, 1995 m. Amy Renee Uhl, 3 children, Austin, Joseph, and Anthony; Law Clerk, U.S. Dist. Judge Joseph F. Anderson, Jr., 1996-98; prosecutor for City of Camden, 2000; Adjunct Instructor, Univ. of S.C. School of Law, 1998-01; prev. serv. in House 2001-04; Sen. Feb. 3, 2004-07.

Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives on the Panel

The South Carolina House of Representatives consists of 124 members elected November 4, 2008, to serve until Monday after the General Election in November of 2010. The 2009-2010 House of Representatives is currently made up of 72 Republicans, 51 Democrats and 1 Vacancy. Pursuant to Section 2-1-10 of the 1976 Code, amended by Act 991 of 1974, Act 173 of 1981 and Act 312 of 1982, beginning with the 1974 General Election, members of the House of Representatives are elected from 124 single member districts.

Speaker Pro Tempore Harry F. Cato District 17 - Greenville Co. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 223, Travelers Rest, 29690 Bus. (864) 295-1849 Home (864) 834-7059

Committee Assignments: Operations and Management, Ex.Officio Member Occupation: Businessman, Manager-Cato Transportation Supply, Inc.

Biography:CATO, Harry Franklin [R]--(Dist. No. 17, Greenville Co.)--Businessman, Mgr., Cato Transportation Supply, Inc.; residing in Travelers Rest; b. May 22, 1958 in Greenville; s. Lloyd R., Sr. and Christine B. Cato; g. Clemson Univ., B.S., 1980, Dean's List, 1978-80; June 17, 2005 m. Kris Thompson, 4 children, James Franklin Cato, Christopher Michael Cato, Erin Elizabeth Thompson, and Robin Michelle Thompson; mem.: Travelers Rest City Council, 1986-90; Mayor Pro Tempore, 1988-90; Bd. of Dirs., Bank of Travelers Rest; Eagle Scout; Travelers Rest United Methodist Church; YMCA of Greenville Outstanding Volunteer, 2006; Rules Com., 1993-94; Chm., Labor, Commerce & Industry Com., 1994-08; elected Speaker Pro Tempore Dec. 2, 2008; prev. serv. in House 1991-08.

Representative William "Bill" Clyburn District 82 - Aiken & Edgefield Cos. Contact Address: (H) 664 Edrie St., Aiken, 29801

Home (803) 649-6167

Committee Assignments: Ways and Means Occupation: Public Relations Consultant

Biography:CLYBURN, William "Bill" [D]--(Dist. No. 82, Aiken-Edgefield Cos.)--Public Relations Consultant; residing at 664 Edrie St., Aiken; b. May 19, 1941 in Camden; s. Charlie, Sr. and Hettie Clyburn; g. Allen Univ., B.S., 1964; Univ. of S.C., M.Ed., 1975; Jan. 13, 1964 m. Beverly Laverne Dozier, 3 children, William, Jr., Wilson Anthony, and Courtney Lavenne; Chm., Aiken Co. Human Relations Comm.; Chm., Aiken/Midland Valley Quality of Life Com.; Steward of Cumberland A.M.E. Church; Bd. mem., Security Fed. Savings & Loan Bank; Chm.: Aiken 20-20 Educ. Com.; South Aiken High School Parent Adv. Council, 1993-95; Aiken City Councilman, 1973-81; Aiken Co. Councilman, 1981-86; Bd. mem., Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce, 1974-76, 1996-; Aiken Co. Voters' Educ. Project (VEP), 1972-80; Aiken Elementary School Principal, 1975; Aiken High School Principal, 1983- 86; S.C. Workers' Compensation Comr.; Omega Psi Frat., Inc., Citizen of the Year, 1985; Aiken Christian Fellowship Citizen of the Year; Johnston Lions Club; prev. serv. in House 1995-08.

Representative Chip Huggins District 85 - Lexington Co. Contact Address: (H) 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia, 29212 Bus. (803) 799-8035 Home (803) 732-4418

Committee Assignments: Labor, Commerce and Industry Occupation: Realtor

Biography:HUGGINS, Chip [R]--(Dist. No. 85, Lexington Co.)--Realtor, Broker in Charge, Century 21 Bob Capes Realtors, Greystone Off.; residing at 308 Wayworth Court, Columbia; b. Nov. 30, 1961 in Columbia; s. Cecil and Kathleen Wood Huggins; g. Winthrop Univ., B.S., 1987; Oct. 29, 1988 m. Ginger E. Gilstrap, 2 children, Hiller and Laine; lifetime mem., Million Dollar Club; Greater Cola. Assn. of Realtors PEP Award and Mem. Emeritus Serv. Award; S.C. Assn. of Realtors, Legislator of the Year, 2001; Bd. mem., Lake Murray Titans Baseball, Inc.; past Pres. and mem.: Bus. Assn. of Cola.; Avalon Homeowner's Assn.; past membership Chm., Boy Scouts of America, Indian Waters Council; Chm., Etowah Friends of Scouting, 2001-02; mem.: Assn. of Realtors' Grievance Com.; Adv. Bd. of S.C. State Guard; Winthrop Univ. Alumni Bd.; St. Andrews Rotary Club; Chapin Chamber of Commerce; Irmo Chamber of Commerce; Lake Murray Assn.; Legislator of the Year, Amer. Legion; Bd. mem., Welvista; St. Andrews Presbyterian Church; prev. serv. in House Aug. 3, 1999-08.

Representative Anne P. Hutto (Mrs. David O.) District 115 - Charleston Co. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 12298, Charleston, 29422 Bus. (843) 795-2525 Home (843) 406-0000

Bus. (803) 212-6872

Committee Assignments: Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Occupation: Attorney

Biography:HUTTO, Anne P. [D]-(Dist. 115, Charleston Co.)-Atty., residing at 659 Oakfield Dr., Charleston; b. Sept. 23, 1967 in Akron, Ohio; d. Richard F. and Anita L. Homich Peterson; g. Univ. of Notre Dame, B. A. 1989; Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1992; Oct. 18, 1997 m., David O. Hutto, 2 children, Matthew and Adrianne; mem. N. Y. State Bar, 1993-; S.C. Bar, 1997-; S. C. Assn. For Justice, 1997-; Amer. Assn. For Justice, 1997-; admitted to Dist. Court for D.S.C., 2004, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2005-, U.S. Supreme Court, 2006-; Bd of Dirs., PACT, 2006-08; Certified Circuit Court Mediator, 2006-.

Representative William E. "Bill" Sandifer III District 2 - Oconee & Pickens Cos. Contact Address: (H) 112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca, 29672 Bus. (864) 885-2240 Home (864) 882-1225

Committee Assignments: Labor, Commerce and Industry, Chm. Occupation: Businessman

Biography:SANDIFER, William Edward III "Bill" [R]--(Dist. No. 2, Oconee-Pickens Cos.)-- Businessman; residing at 112 Cardinal Dr., Seneca; b. Feb. 21, 1945 in Aiken; s. William Edward, Jr. and Frances Harley Sandifer; g. Cincinnati Coll. of Mortuary Science, 1965; Nov. 6, 1981 m. Sandra Prater, 4 children, Wes, Lori, Will, and Jennifer; Pres.: S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn., 1987; S.C. State Bd. of Funeral Serv., 1983; Seneca Chamber of Commerce, 1978; Chm., Bd. of Dirs.: Oconee Memorial Hosp., 1986-88; Fort Hill Natural Gas Authority, 1994; Hammer and Trowel Award by Home Builders Assn. of S.C., 1998; Natl. Rep. Legislator of the Year, 2000; Bd. of Dirs., Seneca Natl. Bank; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Funeral Dirs. Assn., 2000; Legislator of the Year, S.C. Cemetery Assn., 2002; Legis. Leadership Award, S.C. Tel. Assn., 2002; S.C. Guardian of Small Bus. Award, Natl. Fed. of Independent Bus., 2002; Asst. Majority Leader, 2002-04; Legis. Award by Amer. Legion, Dept. of S.C., 2003; Hall of Fame Award, Seneca Chamber of Commerce, 2004; 2003 Distinguished Serv. Award, Home Builders Assn. of Greenville; mil. serv.: SCARNG, 20 years, retired Maj.; prev. serv. in House 1995-08.

Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr. District 67 - Clarendon & Sumter Cos. Contact Address: (H) 123 Conyers St., Sumter, 29150 Bus. (803) 778-2471 Home (803) 773-6263

Committee Assignments: Ways and Means Occupation: Attorney

Biography:SMITH, George Murrell, Jr. [R]--(Dist. No. 67, Clarendon-Sumter Cos.)--Atty.; residing at 123 Conyers St., Sumter; b. May 15, 1968 in Florence; s. G. Murrell and Jody Hill Smith; g. Wofford Coll., B.A., 1990; Univ. of S.C. School of Law, J.D., 1993; Oct. 16, 2004 m. Macaulay W., 1 child, Mary Brown Smith; Young, Young & Reiter, 1993-98; part-time Asst. Public Defender, 1995-98; Partner, Lee, Erter, Wilson, James, Holler & Smith, LLC, 1998-; owner, Reliable Med. Equipment; owner, Wild Wing Café; mem.: Jud. Com., 2001-, 1st VC, 2002-04; Criminal Laws Subcom. Chm., 2005-; Comm. of Indigent Defense, 2005-; Sumter Co. Public Defender Corp. Bd., 1998-, Chm., 2005-; Wofford Alumni Exec. Com., 2003-05; S.C. Bar Assn.; Sumter Co. Bar Assn.; Sumter Gallery of Art Bd., 2003-05; Sumter Palmetto Rotary Club, 1994-; Wilson Hall Alumni of the Year, 2003; Legislator of the Year Victim's Assistance Network, 2005; mem., Trinity United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-08.

Representative Thad T. Viers District 68 - Horry Co. Contact Address: (H) P.O. Box 31231, Myrtle Beach, 29588 Bus. (843) 903-2982 Home (843) 903-2982

Committee Assignments: Judiciary Occupation: Attorney

Biography:VIERS, Thad T. [R]--(Dist. No. 68, Horry Co.)--Real Estate Atty.; b. Mar. 13, 1978; s. Brenda and the late Bill Viers; g. The Citadel, B.A., 1999; Univ. of S.C. School of Law, J.D., 2007; mem.: Palmetto Boys State, 1994; Boys Nation, 1994; Dist. Field Rep., Congressman Henry Brown, 2000-01; Exec. Dir., Horry Co. Rep. Party, 1999-00; S.C. Student Legis., 1997-99; The Heritage Foundation, Research Asst., The ABM Treaty Project; mem.: Grand Strand Baptist Church; Sons of Confederate Veterans; Graduate, Myrtle Beach Citizens Police Academy; S.C. Coll. Rep., 1996-99; mem.: Myrtle Beach Chamber Governmental Affairs Comm., 2001-02; Conway Chamber Governmental and Econ. Affairs Comm., 2002; Socastee Lions Club; Academic Dean's List, The Citadel, 1997-99; mem., Socastee Neighborhood Coalition; Political Science Honor Soc.; Intl. Studies Honor Soc.; Ride II Com.; I-73 Study Com.; Majority Whip, 2003-; Agric., Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Com., 2003-04; Jud. Com., 2004-; VC, Elections Subcom.; VC, Constitutional Laws Subcom.; mem., S.C. Waterfowl Assn.; Horry Co. Del., VC, 2005-06, Chm., 2006-07; prev. serv. in House 2003-08.

Representative J. David Weeks District 51 - Sumter Co. Contact Address: (H) 2 Marlborough Court, Sumter, 29154

Bus. (803) 775-5856 Home (803) 775-4228

E-Mail Address: [email protected]

Committee Assignments: Judiciary Occupation: Attorney

Biography:WEEKS, David [D]--(Dist. No. 51, Sumter Co.)--Atty.; residing at 2 Marlborough Court, Sumter; b. Sept. 24, 1953 in Sumter; s. the late Goliath Brunson, Sr. and the late Eartha Lee Weeks Brunson; g. Morris Coll., B.A., 1975; Howard Univ., M.Ed., 1996; Univ. of S.C., J.D., 1989; Morris Coll., School of Religion, 1996; Aug. 31, 1985 m. Cheryl Elaine Hannibal, 2 children, Lynette and Davida; Chm., Sumter City-Co. Planning Comm., 1998-00; Chm., Sumter Co. Voter Registration Bd., 1994; Municipal Court Judge, Timmonsville, 1996-00; Morris Coll. Bd. of Trustees, 2001-; Deacon and church school teacher, Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church; prev. serv. in House 2001-08.