South Carolina Governor Disappoints

Via Billy

Men and Compatriots of the South Carolina Division

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Our most recent effort to request a Proclamation, declaring May Confederate History and Heritage Month in South Carolina, has been rejected by Governor Nikki Haley.

I received a phone call this afternoon from Ms. Katherine Thomas, Proclamations Office at the Statehouse. Her exact words to me were, "The Governor will follow the example and practice of previous Governors in South Carolina by rejecting the request for a Proclamation for Confederate History and Heritage Month."

I asked specifically, if this decision came "directly" from the Governor herself or did it come from a senior staff member. Her response was specific; it comes directly from the Governor's Office. In view of that statement, I have requested a list of organizations and events that have received Proclamations from Governor Haley during her tenure in office, and when (and if) I receive that information, I will share it with you. It has become quite evident that Governor Haley does not share the value of South Carolina's rich heritage and history that is dear to us and to thousands of other citizens of the Palmetto State.

From the Governor's web site:
Proclamations

Proclamations are used to honor and celebrate events as well as raise awareness about an issue.
This communication is sent for information purposes only to the 75 Camps in the South Carolina Division, officers and staff of the Division Executive Council and Committee Chairmen. You are directed to disseminate this information to all subordinate men currently under your command throughout the South Carolina Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans and other Southern Heritage Groups who share our ideals and principles.

Commander Mark Simpson