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MLK Memorial
A Very Special Occassion
Gilliard attended the unveiling of Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at the Historic National Mall in Washington, D.C.

A Day to Remember

 

Twin City Outreach Mission Presents
Saturday, October 29
@ 11:00am
Riverfront Park

 

Police Community Unity Day 2011
Rep. Wendell Gilliard and Senator Robert Ford to host 12th Annual Police Community Unity Day in conjuntion with Charleston Police Department's Weed and Seed program. read P&C article
Project Cool Breeze to make major distribution of air conditioning units to seniors during the event.

 

Representative Gilliard receives "Memo of Thanks" from the Delta Sigma Theta Mentor Program

Mr. Gillard,

Thank you so much for assisting the North Charleston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in securing four cabins at a discounted rate so that the young ladies we mentor could experience a retreat. We really appreciate you as a person and as a Representative for the “citizens” of Charleston, SC. If the ladies of North Charleston Alumnae Chapter of DST may be of assistance to you in the future, please don’t hesitate to call.

 
Sincerely,
Christina Hayes - Bradham

 

Rep. Gilliard presents resolution he sponsored in the S.C. House of Representatives for
Twenty-four students graduated on April 15, 2011 from the Weatherization Technician training program at Trident Technical College’s Continuing Education and Economic Development Division. Pictured are the graduates with Rep. Wendell G. Gilliard, S.C. House of Representatives, District 111. 

 

Civic Leaders Flight Tour

 

New Year to Offer Hope

Gilliard is sponsor of three measures to help the homeless. One would require the state to count the number of homeless in South Carolina as a way to get a better handle on the problem. Another would establish severe penalties for crimes against the homeless. And the third bill addresses the needs of homeless veterans, including those with posttraumatic stress disorder.

The legislation will be considered in the upcoming 119th session of the General Assembly. Gilliard said that he hoped the event on Saturday will help him to gain support for the bills.
Gilliard held a homeless summit two years ago and plans another for the spring. He has been to homeless camps and shantytowns in Charleston and North Charleston to learn more about the situation. read entire article>>>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

A message from Representative Wendell G. Gilliard...

To all my constituents, I thank you for your continued support! Because of my desire to make a difference in people's lives, I am committed to working for you addressing issues that affect our community, jobs & business opportunities and education. Stay informed about the issues and latest news by returning to my web site. As always, feel free to contact me for more information about my work as your South Carolina State Representative. Together we can make a difference!

 

 

First Former President George Bush Sr. wanted him, then Former President Bill Clinton couldn’t find him, former President George Bush Jr. had him in his sight, but missed him, and now President Barack Obama GOT HIM!!!!!!!!!!!. So let’s all give thanks to our President and our Military in that order, for a job well done. It’s GREAT to be an AMERICAN. God bless America!!!!!!

Rep. Wendell G. Gilliard [dist.111] 
 

 
Arrival of the New Boeing 787 at the North Charleston, SC Boeing Plant
Rep. Chip Lime house { Republican}, Mr. Marco, CEO, head of Operations, Boeing and Rep. Wendell G. Gilliard {Democrat}, were the first elected officials to board the plane.  

Boeing officials meet with prominent black elected officials to discuss the company's track record of hiring minorities... read P&C article - "Boeing Officials Meet in Private"

 
Ford & Gilliard: A Powerful Team in Columbia - By: Kwadjo Campbell
One of the obstacles to economic development in the African- American community is the failure of its elected officials to collaborate, cooperate, and coordinate a collective agenda. Senator Ford, and Rep. Gilliard recognize this and together have forged a progressive agenda...read more>>
 
 
 
 
Preview the documentary, "Helping the homeless and people in transition."
 
Representative Gilliard on the issues plaguing our communities - Video Gallery
Latest News
  
The Issues

"Hopefully by the time the 50th anniversary rolls around, Charleston's King monument will be more than just a dream." read P&C article

Charleston urged to move forward on memorial to Martin Luther King Jr.

 
State Sen. Robert Ford and Rep. Wendell Gilliard brokered a deal to help homeless veterans remain in housing on former Navy base. read P&C article
Water Safety Lessons Coming to SC Schools
"The resolution, it's asking that all public schools take at least one hour to teach our children before they are let out for the summer, the safety and the hazards of being around water," said Gilliard. read entire article and view video on WLTX>>>
Reiser interviewed on Charleston radio regarding State Rep. Gilliard's Water Safety Bill for SC Schools

Tragic Drowning Deaths can be prevented by implementing a Water Safety Class in SC Schools
 

State Rep. Wendell Gilliard, D-Charleston, is the primary sponsor of legislation that would make it illegal for inmates to belong to social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. read more>>

Additional articles regarding legislation... South Carolina Bill Targets Prisoners on Facebook Inmates on Facebook? South Carolina Considers Banning Social Media Behind Bars
 

Finding a way to save the Charles Webb Center for developmentally disabled children was the subject of a meeting Tuesday...The state Department of Disabilities and Special Needs cut $150,000 from the Webb Center budget, a move it said was difficult but necessary because legislature mandated an 11.2 percent, or $21.5 million, agency budget cut. Statewide, four other centers for developmentally disabled children also will close... Read the full press release, "Saving Webb Center Among Focus of Meeting"

Thank you letter from Webb Center Parent

Charles Web Center Photos
 
 
Local elected leaders honor 12 people for their work in the community at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Picture Award ceremony. Read the full press release, "Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards given to those who improve the community."
 
 
Rep. Wendell Gilliard is teaming up with local advocates to organize an anti-gang assembly... read more>>
 
"Bill aims to make leaving children in cars illegal" - Rep. Wendell Gilliard is the primary voice for legislation. "We have more laws to protect pets in cars than we do children," said Rep. Wendell Gilliard...read P&C article
"Further Punishment not necessary" Two children and dog left in car while Great-grandmother is in store...read P&C article
 

Extra care is being taken to ensure that minorities have an equal chance to benefit from Boeing Co.'s expansion in North Charleston. read more>>
 
Bills Introduced by Representative Gilliard
 

Representative Gilliard introduces bill to sentence drive-by shooters who kill or cause serious injury to serve 25 years to life in prison. "The thugs will understand, we as a people, we mean what we say."... read more>>
 
To honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Representative Gilliard proposed the establishment of a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial District in the area of the Spring-Cannon Corridor in August of 1999. View the Proposal presented by Councilmember Wendell G. Gilliard
 
"South Carolina, like the rest of the nation needs to do better for the servicemen and women returning home from war, especially those stricken with post-traumatic stress disorder", State Rep. Wendell Gilliard said in call for lawmakers to examine... read more>>
One of the first and most important actions taken during his term as Council member, Representative Gilliard presented to City Council a resolution to adjust the cost of living for city employees. This resolution was adopted by city council during its December 15, 1989 meeting and provisions for a cost of living increase for City employees, as part of the Fiscal Year 2000 City Budget, was made. View the Cost of Living Adjustments Ordinance and Resolution as presented by then Councilman Wendell G. Gilliard.
 
Annual initiative "Project Cool Breeze" founded by the Honorable Wendell G. Gilliard provides relief from the heat for the elderly. The project was founded in 1999 after then; Councilman Gilliard became distraught over the alarming number of heat related deaths in the community... read more>>
 
Youth who launched Project Cool Breeze in Orangeburg County, recognized for her community involvement. Eliza "Frankie" Brown of Holly Hill presented with a resolution co-sponsored by State Representatives Wendell G. Gilliard and Gilda Cobb-Hunter. read T&D article>>

 

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