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SC H4093

SC H4093
Fort Mill Superintendent Chuck Epps retirement


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/25/2025

Introduced Session

126th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Recognize And Honor Dr. James "chuck" Epps Jr., Superintendent Of Fort Mill School District, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Forty-nine Years Of Visionary Service, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.

AI Summary

This resolution honors Dr. James "Chuck" Epps Jr. upon his retirement after 49 years in education, with 45 years specifically in the Fort Mill School District (FMSD). The resolution highlights his significant achievements, including leading a rapidly growing district that expanded from approximately 9,200 to over 18,400 students, overseeing the construction of nine new schools, and maintaining exceptional academic performance. Under Dr. Epps' leadership, FMSD has consistently been recognized as one of the top-performing school districts in South Carolina and nationally, achieving multiple accolades such as being named Best School District, maintaining a graduation rate over 95%, and exceeding state and national academic benchmarks. The resolution also acknowledges his broader community involvement, including leadership roles in professional organizations and service on various boards. Dr. Epps, who will retire on June 30, 2025, plans to remain in a support role through December 2025 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. The South Carolina House of Representatives formally recognizes his visionary service, professional excellence, and commitment to education, and wishes him continued success and happiness in his retirement.

Sponsors (122)

David Martin (R)* 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),  Chandra Dillard (D),  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),  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),  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 02/25/2025)

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