South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 5213 — Mayor William Holmes

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    Passed Senate
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 19, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • 124 sponsors

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A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HONORABLE WILLIAM HOLMES FOR HIS HISTORIC ELECTION ON APRIL 13, 1976, AND COMMEND HIM FOR TWENTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ALLENDALE, AND FOR A LIFETIME OF MILITARY, PROFESSIONAL, AND CIVIC ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH REPRESENT A DEFINING CHAPTER IN THE TOWN'S HISTORY AND OFFER A LEGACY THAT WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE LEADERSHIP, UNITY, AND PUBLIC SERVICE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

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2025-2026 Bill 5213 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
19, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5213Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO recognize and honor the Honorable William Holmes for his historic election on April 13, 1976, and commend him for twenty years of distinguished service as mayor of the Town of Allendale, and for a lifetime of military, professional, and civic achievements which represent a defining chapter in the town's history and offer a legacy that will continue to inspire leadership, unity, and public service for generations to come.
  Whereas, on April 13, 1976, the Honorable William Holmes became the first Black mayor elected to the Town of Allendale, South Carolina;
and   Whereas, his election was an historic achievement, as he became the first Black mayor to govern a county-seat municipality in the Palmetto State and was one of only seven Black mayors in the State at that time;
and   Whereas, Mayor Holmes faithfully served the residents of the Town of Allendale for twenty years, providing steady leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to public service;
and   Whereas, prior to his historic election, he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1969, with assignments in England, France, Thailand, and at bases across the United States, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and receiving an honorable discharge;
and   Whereas, Mayor Holmes further distinguished himself through academic achievement, earning a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Voorhees College to equip himself with the knowledge and discipline that would help guide his professional and civic leadership;
and   Whereas, he worked as an engineer with DuPont at the Savannah River Site, contributing to efforts critical to national defense and scientific advancement;
and   Whereas, Mayor Holmes was instrumental in helping form the Henry Aaron Dixie Youth League in Allendale County, creating baseball opportunities for Black youth in Allendale, helping them to gain access to organized sports that foster teamwork, discipline, and leadership;
and   Whereas, during his two decades in office, he governed the Town of Allendale and remained at the center of municipal leadership and civic life;
and   Whereas, Mayor Holmes' administration oversaw meaningful growth and development, including the construction of the new Allendale Municipal Building and continued modernization of municipal services;
and   Whereas, his life reflects a legacy of service to country, profession, and community, inspiring future generations to lead with courage and dedication.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Honorable William Holmes for his historic election on April 13, 1976, and commend him for twenty years of distinguished service as mayor of the Town of Allendale, and for a lifetime of military, professional, and civic achievements which represent a defining chapter in the town's history and offer a legacy that will continue to inspire leadership, unity, and public service for generations to come.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable William Holmes.
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What does H 5213 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE HONORABLE WILLIAM HOLMES FOR HIS HISTORIC ELECTION ON APRIL 13, 1976, AND COMMEND HIM FOR TWENTY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF ALLENDALE, AND FOR A LIFETIME OF MILITARY, PROFESSIONAL, AND CIVIC ACHIEVEMENTS WHICH REPRESENT A DEFINING CHAPTER IN THE TOWN'S HISTORY AND OFFER A LEGACY THAT WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE LEADERSHIP, UNITY, AND PUBLIC SERVICE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Who sponsors H 5213?
H 5213 is sponsored by Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Greg Ford, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative Dianne Mitchell.
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