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

H 4480 — William Rhinehart musical career and contributions

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR CELEBRATED PERFORMER WILLIAM RHINEHART FOR HIS DISTINGUISED CAREER AS AN ACCOMPLISHED AMERICAN MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER.

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The recent amendment to Bill H 4480 includes additional lines that celebrate the accomplishments of musician William Rhinehart. It recognizes his contributions to the music scene, detailing his education, notable performances, and various accolades throughout his career. This change is significant as it highlights the importance of local talent and their impact not only in South Carolina but on a global scale, fostering pride and inspiration within the community.

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2025-2026 Bill 4480 Text of Previous Version (May.
01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4480Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to congratulate and honor celebrated performer William Rhinehart for his distinguised career as an accomplished american musician and entertainer.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives pause in their deliberations to recognize and celebrate the remarkable career and artistic achievements of the talented William Rhinehart, whose unwavering dedication to music and entertainment has left an indelible mark both in Columbia and across the globe;
and   Whereas, a 1977 graduate of W.J.
Keenan High School, Mr.
Rhinehart furthered his studies at Brevard College in North Carolina, earning an Associate of Fine Arts degree in 1979.
He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition and Arranging, Saxophone, Piano, and Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he received the prestigious Quincy Jones Award;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Rhinehart's musical journey began at the age of fifteen, performing saxophone with Columbia's own Soul Dimensions before progressing to Transphonic Funk.
In Boston, he founded The Hartbeat Band, which was named Best Band in Boston in both 1981 and 1982.
He went on to serve as music director for renowned English singer Julie Grant, performing at Marriott resorts across the globe.
In 1983, he joined Rick James and the Stone City Band for the Cold-Blooded album and tour;
and   Whereas, in 1984, he collaborated with Paul Leka at CBS Records, later signing with Hush Productions as a writer and producer after relocating to New York City.
His songwriting and production credits include work with Beau Williams;
Ray, Goodman & Brown;
Sarah Dash;
Gwen Guthrie;
and the legendary Melba Moore, among others;
and   Whereas, from 1985-1996, Mr.
Rhinehart served as keyboardist and music director for Fred Parris and The Five Satins, best known for their iconic hit "In the Still of the Night." The group has since been inducted into the National Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame;
and   Whereas, in 1992-1993, Mr.
Rhinehart toured as keyboard bassist for Vanessa Williams, appearing on The TODAY Show, Saturday Night Live, and contributing to a Special Olympics Christmas album and video, among other notable events;
and   Whereas, upon returning to his home state of South Carolina, he devoted himself to teaching and performing with local artists, eventually forming the trio, Two Gentlemen and a Lady, in 2002.
He built his home on his family land in Saluda, where he continues to reside, having faithfully served numerous churches and his community through his music programs over the past twenty-five years;
and   Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives deeply appreciate the unparalleled talent and remarkable contributions of William Rhinehart, whose legacy in the music industry continues to inspire and uplift and has brought honor to the Palmetto State through his extraordinary talent and lifelong dedication.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate and honor celebrated performer William Rhinehart for his distinguished career as an accomplished American musician and entertainer.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to William Rhinehart.
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What does H 4480 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR CELEBRATED PERFORMER WILLIAM RHINEHART FOR HIS DISTINGUISED CAREER AS AN ACCOMPLISHED AMERICAN MUSICIAN AND ENTERTAINER.
Who sponsors H 4480?
H 4480 is sponsored by Murphy, Chris, May, Robert J., III, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, 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 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 Lonnie Hosey, 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 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 Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., and Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D..
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