summary
Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The Members Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Margaree S. Crosby Of Greenville County And To Extend Their Deepest Sympathy To Her Large And Loving Family And Her Many Friends.
AI Summary
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Dr. Margaree S. Crosby, a prominent civil rights activist and educator from Greenville County, South Carolina, who passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 82. The resolution highlights her significant contributions to civil rights, including her participation in the "Greenville 8" sit-in protest that led to the desegregation of the Greenville County Public Library in 1960. It celebrates her distinguished academic career, noting that she was the first African American female professor of education at Clemson University and received numerous accolades, including South Carolina's Women's Achievement Award. The resolution recognizes her community involvement, including her membership in various organizations like Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Jack and Jill of America, and her roles as a wife, mother, and grandmother. The South Carolina House of Representatives expresses profound sorrow at her passing and extends deepest sympathy to her family, while also resolving to present a copy of the resolution to her family as a tribute to her remarkable life of service, courage, and commitment to social justice.
Sponsors (123)
Chandra Dillard (D)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Carl Anderson (D),
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Bruce Bannister (R),
Heather Bauer (D),
Thomas Beach (R),
Beth Bernstein (D),
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Gary Brewer (R),
Case Brittain (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Paula Calhoon (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Bill Clyburn (D),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Bobby Cox (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Adam Duncan (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Stephen Frank (R),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Gil Gatch (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),
Jerry Govan (D),
Hamilton Grant (D),
Val Guest (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Robert Harris (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Charles Hartz (R),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Lee Hewitt (R),
Davey Hiott (R),
Bill Hixon (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Leon Howard (D),
William Huff (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Wendell Jones (D),
Jay Jordan (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
John King (D),
Roger Kirby (D),
Kathy Landing (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Randy Ligon (R),
Steven Long (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Jason Luck (D),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
David Martin (R),
R.J. May (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
John McCravy (R),
Annie McDaniel (D),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Scott Montgomery (R),
J.A. Moore (D),
Travis Moore (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
Dennis Moss (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Mike Neese (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Fawn Pedalino (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Robert Reese (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Robby Robbins (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Blake Sanders (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Murrell Smith (R),
Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Bill Taylor (R),
James Teeple (R),
Jackie Terribile (R),
David Vaughan (R),
David Weeks (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Will Wheeler (D),
Joe White (R),
Bill Whitmire (R),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Robert Williams (D),
Mark Willis (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Introduced and adopted (on 01/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3712&session=126&summary=B | 01/15/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3712_20250115.htm | 01/15/2025 |
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