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SC H4243

SC H4243
Johnny M. Morant Highway


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Introduced
03/27/2025
In Committee
04/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025

Introduced Session

126th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Portion Of Exodus Drive In Georgetown County (south Carolina Highway #s-264), Beginning With Its Intersection At North Fraser Street (united States Highway 701), Spanning Approximately 7.97 Miles, And Ending At A Second Intersection With United States Highway 701 "johnny Morant Highway" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs Along This Portion Of Highway Containing These Words.

AI Summary

This joint resolution seeks to honor Johnny Morant, a long-serving Georgetown County Council member, by requesting the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) rename a specific portion of Exodus Drive (South Carolina Highway #S-264) as "Johnny Morant Highway". The resolution highlights Morant's significant contributions to Georgetown County, including his 25-year tenure on the county council, where he served as chairman from 2008 to 2018, and his role in developing a comprehensive 20-year strategic plan that improved local infrastructure, including courthouse, airport, library, and emergency services facilities. The proposed highway segment is approximately 7.97 miles long, stretching from its intersection with North Fraser Street (US Highway 701) to a second intersection with the same highway. The resolution also requires that appropriate markers or signs be erected along this highway segment to commemorate Morant's legacy of public service and community development.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (on 05/06/2025)

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