South Carolina State Popular Music

Beach Music Adopted: March 27, 2001

Other states have adopted songs, marches, odes, and anthems. They've adopted musical theatre and musical instruments.

Only two states, South Carolina and Kentucky, have chosen to honor a particular type of music to represent them.

South Carolina has adopted two musical forms; spiritual music (official music, 1999) and beach music (official popular music, 2001).

AN ACT

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-689 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT BEACH MUSIC IS DESIGNATED AS THE OFFICIAL STATE POPULAR MUSIC OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Findings

SECTION 1. The General Assembly finds that during this century and especially during the last fifty years, the development of beach music has contributed tremendously to the enjoyment of the citizens of our State and has become synonymous with South Carolina and certain of its dances, including the Shag. The General Assembly further finds that it is appropriate to recognize beach music in this manner.

Beach music designated state popular music

SECTION 2. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 1-1-689. Beach music is designated as the official state popular music of South Carolina."

Time effective

SECTION 3. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Ratified the 21st day of March, 2001.

Approved the 27th day of March, 2001.

On February 21, 2002, Harry Turner, the President of The Beach Music Association International, was commended by the South Carolina House of Representatives for his efforts to promote beach music "throughout South Carolina and the World." In House Resolution No. 4787, he was declared an "Ambassodor of Beach Music."

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND HARRY TURNER FOR PROMOTING BEACH MUSIC THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE WORLD AND TO PROCLAIM HIM AN "AMBASSADOR OF BEACH MUSIC".

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives would like to commend Harry Turner for promoting beach music throughout South Carolina and the world; and

Whereas, he has taken beach music, the official popular music of South Carolina, to new levels of recognition, and is President of Beach Music Association International; and

Whereas, he is not only a preeminent beach music consultant, manager, and promoter, he also is the acclaimed author of This Magic Moment, an authentic anthology of beach music, rock'n roll, and doo-wop; and

Whereas, on February 21, 2002, Harry Turner celebrates his sixtieth birthday; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives would like to recognize his exceptional communication skills and contributions to beach music and proclaim him as an "Ambassador of Beach Music". Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend Harry Turner for promoting Previousbeach musicNext throughout South Carolina and the world and hereby proclaim him an "Ambassador of Beach Music".

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Harry Turner.

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South Carolina Law

The following information was excerpted from the The South Carolina Code of Laws, title 1, chapter 1, article 9, section 1-1-689.

Title 1 - Administration of the Government
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 9. STATE EMBLEMS, PLEDGE TO STATE FLAG, OFFICIAL OBSERVANCES
SECTION 1-1-689.

SECTION 1-1-689. Official State popular music.

Beach music is designated as the official state popular music of South Carolina.

Sources...

State of South Carolina. South Carolina Code of Laws. Columbia: State of South Carolina, 2011. Web. 1 Jun 2011. .
Shearer, Benjamin F. and Barbara S. State Names, Seals, Flags and Symbols: A Historical Guide Third Edition, Revised and Expanded. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 3 Sub edition, 2001.

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Additional Information

94.9 The Surf: The official radio station of the S O S, the Society of Stranders. We play Carolina Beach Music and the Beach Music oldies 24 hours a day at 94.9 FM and online at 949TheSurf.com .

The Beach Music Journal: The Endless Summer Network - Listen Here 24/7 to the Beach Music Top 40 Countdown; The Yearly Beach Top 40 Countdowns, & The Roadhouse Blues, Boogie & Fish Fry.

More symbols & emblems: Complete list of official South Carolina state symbols from NETSTATE.COM.

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