summary
Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A Senate Resolution To Honor Cancer Patients, Survivors, And Their Families, To Remember Those Who Have Been Lost To Cancer, And To Recognize February 26, 2025 As "suits And Sneakers Day" In South Carolina.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes February 26, 2025 as "Suits and Sneakers Day" in South Carolina, highlighting the collaborative effort between the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to raise awareness about cancer. The resolution notes that an estimated 35,000 South Carolinians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025 and acknowledges the numerous challenges cancer patients face, including physical, emotional, and financial difficulties. The Suits and Sneakers initiative leverages the experiences and leadership of coaches to promote cancer awareness, healthy living, and advocacy programs. By passing this resolution, the South Carolina Senate aims to honor cancer patients, survivors, and their families, while also remembering those who have lost their lives to cancer. The resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting efforts to prevent, detect, and treat cancer, which can not only save lives but also reduce the financial strain on individuals and the state.
Sponsors (46)
Ronnie Sabb (D)*,
Brian Adams (R),
Thomas Alexander (R),
Karl Allen (D),
Sean Bennett (R),
Allen Blackmon (R),
Chip Campsen (R),
Richard Cash (R),
JD Chaplin (R),
Wes Climer (R),
Tom Corbin (R),
Ronnie Cromer (R),
Tom Davis (R),
Tameika Devine (D),
Jason Elliott (R),
Tom Fernandez (R),
Mike Gambrell (R),
Billy Garrett (R),
Stephen Goldfinch (R),
Jeffrey Graham (D),
Larry Grooms (R),
Greg Hembree (R),
Brad Hutto (D),
Darrell Jackson (D),
Michael Johnson (R),
Carlisle Kennedy (R),
Josh Kimbrell (R),
Matthew Leber (R),
Shane Martin (R),
Shane Massey (R),
Margie Matthews (D),
Roger Nutt (R),
Russell Ott (D),
Harvey Peeler (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Mike Reichenbach (R),
Rex Rice (R),
Everett Stubbs (R),
Ed Sutton (D),
Deon Tedder (D),
Ross Turner (R),
Danny Verdin (R),
Overture Walker (D),
Kent Williams (D),
Tom Young (R),
Jeffrey Zell (R),
Last Action
Introduced and adopted (on 02/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0394&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/394_20250226.htm |
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