State Senate welcomes new members

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COLUMBIA — As the second session of the 117th General Assembly convened, the Senate welcomed two new members, Sen. Paul Campbell, R-Berkeley, representing District 44, and Sen. Shane Massey, R-Edgefield, representing District 25.“I look forward to working with Senators Campbell and Massey as we continue to face the important issues before the South Carolina General Assembly,” said Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler, R-Cherokee. “Both of these men were in tough races, and they are a welcomed addition to what we, as a party, are trying to accomplish here in Columbia.”Campbell and Massey come to the Senate as a result of special elections during the interim of the 2007-08 session.Campbell was elected Aug. 7 to fill the seat formerly held by Republican Sen. Bill Mescher, who died in April.The Nov. 6 special election, which resulted in Massey being elected, was because of the resignation of Democratic Sen. Tommy Moore.“I am very exited to get started working for the people of District 25 and the State of South Carolina,” Massey said. “I hope to be a voice of change and work to create a better government so the citizens of South Carolina can move the state forward.”Campbell will be serving on Agriculture and Natural Resources; Corrections and Penology; Fish, Game and Forestry; General; and Judiciary committees. Massey will be serving on Corrections and Penology; Fish, Game and Forestry; General; Judiciary; and Rules committees.The Index-Journal1/10/08

Posted January 14, 2008 

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