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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A Senate Resolution To Recognize And Honor Major James Capers Jr., A Native Of Bishopville, For His Extraordinary Heroism And Lifetime Of Service To The United States Marine Corps And To Respectfully Urge The President Of The United States To Award Major Capers The Medal Of Honor For His Actions In Vietnam.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes Major James Capers Jr., a groundbreaking African American Marine from Bishopville, South Carolina, who overcame significant racial barriers during the Vietnam War and demonstrated extraordinary heroism during a dangerous mission in 1967. The resolution highlights Capers' remarkable service, noting that he was the first African American to lead a Marine Reconnaissance company and receive a battlefield commission, and that during a fierce enemy ambush, he sustained severe wounds including shrapnel and bullet injuries yet continued fighting, directing supporting fire, and protecting his fellow Marines until they could be safely evacuated. Despite previously receiving the Bronze and Silver Stars, the resolution urges the President of the United States to award Major Capers the Medal of Honor, which would be the highest military decoration, in recognition of his valor, leadership, and sacrifice. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to the President, Secretary of Defense, Marine Corps Commandant, South Carolina's Congressional delegation, and Major Capers himself, underscoring the importance of formally acknowledging his extraordinary contributions and heroism.
Sponsors (46)
Jeffrey Graham (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),
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),
Ronnie Sabb (D),
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 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0511&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/511_20250327.htm |
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