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Anniversary Celebration S J1<6<l0~ C{,/}55 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anniversary Celebration S. C. STATE LIBRARY October 23, 1997 6:00p.m. SEP _1 4 1999 Adam 's Mark Hotel STATE DOCUMENTS 1200 Hampton Street Columbia, South Carolina "Serving the Citizens of South Carolina" \t- o\ ~outb ~q~ ~\~ PROCLAMATION 0/i;,A BY y GovERNOR DAVID M. BEASLEY WHEREAS, the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission was created in 1972 to "to eliminate and prevent discrimination" and as the embodiment of "the concern of the state for promotion of harmony and the betterment of human affairs;" and WHEREAS, dt'ring the past two and a half decades, thousands of citizens, individual and corporate, have directly used the services of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission; and WHEREAS, since its inception the Commission has consistently fulfilled a positive leadership role in the progress of this state, successfully addressing sensitive and often potentially polarizing issues in a manner which has benefited all South Carolinians; and WHEREAS, the dedication, accomplishments and service of Commission employees have earned for it a well-deserved reputation as one of the best such agencies in the nation; and WHEREAS, this extraordinary record was built by people whose distinguished service with and to the Commission brought great credit to the agency; and WHEREAS, this year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the creation of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission and twenty-five years of exceptional service to the state of South Carolina. NOW, THEREFORE, I, David M. Beasley, Governor of the Great State of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim October 19- 25, 1997 as HUMAN AFFAIRS WEEK throughout the state in recognition of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission and those South Carolinians who have been of service to the Commission and the people of the Palmetto State. avid M. Beasley Governor State of South Carolina History a1td Purpose The primary pu. pc cc,•rs Commission is w admm tster a 1d en~orLe the' ·1tina Fair Housing law and the Equal E · The PIIJOr obJtC nve of each I Ltrol 1 HUll ILl the '•lt of (\> t t It \t lti and au l, _greg.I 10 I (l f public esrabhsh. 5 busmess; any r staur" tt.II or clink; a 1y r'P or w. LOne err ha• btl d pJrlor sal 1or. ..y other recreational he on's fPforcemen l tg. The clge I(\ has th authority to <;ubpot n, r ord l'isue orders tolCe h·1dmc:<s 'h Jl t'>dictwn wve s the publ.c , nd pn\iate St'Ltors It 1ctd1t1 ll1 tom re<;pon 1 1 mder the above t r tt c mr msron, through contract 1 \i\tth the tate Departmet t l H , th ,md Huma11 ~ r . 1 turged to ensure th,Jt Medtcatd {Tide XIX) .md the Social Services Block Grant(Tid X ) \tlt''\ rece1ved by elig1b e mdi'vidu 111 tht \tate ,1re 1dm ill'\ttrtd liiLOI11PhJnlt \\.It 1 dt md federaluvtl R1ght' laws These st ttu t s ltlude Tide VI lt the 1964 Ctvtl Rtghts Act the Rehabilitation Act of 19/3, the Age Discrimination Act of 197S md tht Amerkan With Disabilities Act of 1990 History and Purpose The primary purpose of the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is to admin­ ister and enforce the South Carolina Human Affairs law, the South Carolina Fair Housing law, and the Equal Enjoyment of and Privileges to Public Accommodations Act. The major objec­ tive of each law is the prevention and elimination of unlawful discrimination. The South Carolina Human Affairs law, enacted in 1972, created the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission. The law was implemented to promote harmony and the improvement of human affairs in South Carolina and to allow for maximum development of the State economically, educationally and socially. The Commission administers the law in sev­ eral ways. Its primary activities include investigating and attempting to resolve charges alleg­ ing discrimination, monitoring the employment practices and affirmative action efforts of state government agencies; providing n·aining and technical assistance to employers and oth­ ers who seek to comply with the Human Affairs Law; and conducting a swdy of problems which threaten the objectives of the Law, in order to promote better community relations and interracial harmony. The South Carolina Fair Housing law was enacted in 1989 and gave the Commission jurisdic­ tion to investigate all fair housing complaints in the State. Under the Fair Housing Act, it is unlawful to refuse to sell or rent a dwelling on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial staUJs, national origin, or handicap. n1e Equal Enjoyment of and Privileges to Public Accommodations Act was enacted by the State General Assembly in 1990. This historic legislation provides that all persons shall be enti­ tled to the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of any place of public accommodations without discrimination or segrega­ tion on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin. Examples of the types of public establishments covered by the law include any inn, motel, hotel, or other lodging business; any restaurant, cafeteria, lunchroom, lunch counter or soda fountain; any hospital or clinic; any retail or wholesale establishment; and any motion picUJre house, theater, concert hall, bil­ liard parlor, saloon, bar room, golf course, sports arena, stadium, or any other recreational area. The Commission 's enforcement powers are broad and strong. The agency has the authority to subpoena records, issue orders, hold hearings and enforce findings . Its jurisdiction covers the public and private sectors. In addition to its responsibilities under the above statutes, the Commission, through contract with the State Deparnnent of Health and Human Services, is charged to ensure that Medicaid (Tide XIX) and the Sodal Services Block Grant (Tide XX) services received by eligible individu­ als in the State are administered in compliance with State and Federal Civil Rights laws. n1ese statutes include Tide VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Our Keynote Speaker The Honorable John Carl West Governor of South Carolina 1971-1975 John Carl West, son of Shelton J. and Mattie Ratterree West, was born in Camden, South Carolina. He is married to Lois Rhame West and they have three children - John, Jr., Douglas and Shelton. Currently residing on Hilton Head Island, Governor West practices law with the firm of Bethea, Jordan and Griffin, PA of Hilton Head Island and Camden. He is also a distinguished professor of Middle East Studies at the University of South Carolina. He enjoys golf and fishing in his spare time. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1942 from The Citadel and his law degree in 1948 from the University of South Carolina (magna cum laude). He holds hon­ orary degrees from The Citadel, the University of South Carolina, Davidson College, Presbyterian College, Francis Marion College, Wofford College and the College of Charleston. His government service includes Major in the United States Army 1942-1946, State Senator 1954-1966, Lieutenant Governor 1966-1970, Governor 1971 -1975 and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia 1977-1981. Among his numerous awards are the Knight Commander of the Order of Merit, and The Federal Republic of Germany Freedom Award. A Phi Beta Kappa, he serves on the boards of several corporations including the Southern Center for International Studies, Siebels Bruce Group (Chairman), Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette and various International Studies groups. Governor West played a significant role in the formation of the Human Affairs Commission. On June 23, 1972, Governor West signed the South Carolina Human Affairs Law creating the Commission. This law charged the Commission to encour­ age fair treatment, eliminate and prevent discrimination and to foster mutual understanding and respect among all people in the State. During his administra­ tion as Governor he championed many human and civil rights causes. We are indeed grateful for his insight, and as we commemorate our 25th anniversary we are pleased to have him share in our celebration of serving the citizens of South Carolina. Programme Master of Ceremony The Honorable Elliott E. Franks, 111 President and CEO of Carolina Capital Investment Corporation Welcome Robert D. Hazel, Chairman Human Affairs Commission Greetings The Honorable Robert D. Coble Mayor of Columbia The Honorable Harriet G. Fields Chairperson, Richland County Council The Honorable David H. Wilkins Speaker of the House of Representatives Introduction of Dias The Honorable John L. Scott Chairman, South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus Invocation Rev. Dr. Willie Givens, Pastor First Missionary Baptist Church Charleston, South Carolina Musical Selections Capital City Chorale Directors Marcus L. & Doris M. Works Dinner Special Historical Presentation Prog-ramme Musical Selections Capital City Chorale The Occasion Willis C. Ham, Ph.D Commissioner Human Affairs Commission Introduction of Speaker The Honorable Jean H. Toal Associate Justice State Supreme Court Keynote Address The Honorable John Carl West Former Governor State of South Carolina Response The Honorable Robert L. Peeler Lieutenant Governor Presentation of Awards Gloria G. Rosemond, Vice Chair Fifth Congressional District Darrell Givens First Congressional District Closing Remarks Robert D. Hazel Willis C. Ham, Ph.D . Benediction Rev. Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Pastor Brookland Baptist Church Columbia, South Carolina Former and Present Commissioners George D. Hamilton earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Divinity from Dickerson Theological Seminary, Allen University, and a Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.) from the University of South Carolina. He also received a Masters and Doctorate (M.TI1. and Th.D.) in Theology from Gulf Coast Theological Seminary. Dr. Hamilton has served in many political positions, such as vice chairman of the Walterboro City Planning Board, chairman of the Colleran County School Board of Education, a member of the South Carolina Advisory Commission on Workman 's Compensation and a member from the First Congressional District on the South Carolina Board of the Department of Social Service.
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