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

H 5040 — Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball champs

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE CHESTERFIELD DIXIE YOUTH 8U SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS 2025 STATE CHAMPIONS, TO SALUTE THEM FOR REPRESENTING WELL THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE 2025 SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES IN LOUISIANA, AND TO COMMEND THESE FINE YOUNG ATHLETES FOR THEIR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EXCEPTIONAL TALENT.

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The recent amendments to Bill H 5040 celebrate the Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team for their achievement as 2025 state champions and their participation in the Softball World Series in Louisiana. The updated version emphasizes the hard work, dedication, and teamwork displayed by the team throughout the season. This change is important as it publicly recognizes the athletes’ accomplishments and fosters community support for youth sports, highlighting the positive impact of sports on young people's development.

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2025-2026 Bill 5040 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
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28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5040Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE CHESTERFIELD DIXIE YOUTH 8U SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS STATE CHAMPIONS, TO SALUTE THEM FOR REPRESENTING WELL THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE 2025 SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES IN LOUISIANA, AND TO COMMEND THESE FINE YOUNG ATHLETES FOR THEIR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EXCEPTIONAL TALENT.
  Whereas, the members of the Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team demonstrated extraordinary dedication, perseverance, and teamwork throughout the 2025 softball season, culminating in their achievement as 2025 state champions;
and   Whereas, through countless hours of practice, disciplined training, and unwavering commitment, these young athletes consistently displayed a strong work ethic and a determination to excel, both individually and collectively;
and   Whereas, the Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team's championship performance earned them the honor of representing the State of South Carolina at the 2025 Softball World Series in Louisiana, where they competed against elite teams from across the nation;
and   Whereas, at both the state and national levels, the team showcased not only exceptional athletic skill and competitive spirit but also outstanding sportsmanship, respect for opponents, and pride in their community;
and   Whereas, the 2025 Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team roster included the following players:
Emerson Owens (#00), McKinley Pearson (#1), Freya Jacobs (#2), Ryleigh Chavis (#3), Kasey Brock (#5), Brystol Smith (#7), Jayda Rivers (#8), Everly Adams (#10), Adeline Morton (#11), Abrieana Davila (#13), Georgia Burr (#16), and Paityn Griggs (#55);
and   Whereas, the team was led by a dedicated coaching staff consisting of Barron Pearson, Bruce Chavis, Taylor Griggs, and Stephanie Griggs, whose leadership, instruction, and commitment were instrumental in the team's success;
and   Whereas, the success of the Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team reflects positively upon Chesterfield County and the State of South Carolina, serving as an inspiration to other young athletes and demonstrating the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance;
and   Whereas, the accomplishments of these young athletes would not have been possible without the dedicated support of their coaches, families, and others, whose encouragement and guidance played a vital role in the team's success.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the members of the Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team for their outstanding achievements as state champions, salute them for representing well the State of South Carolina at the 2025 Softball World Series in Louisiana, and commend these fine young athletes for their hard work, dedication, sportsmanship, and exceptional talent.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the members and coaching staff of the Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball team.
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What does H 5040 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE MEMBERS OF THE CHESTERFIELD DIXIE YOUTH 8U SOFTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AS 2025 STATE CHAMPIONS, TO SALUTE THEM FOR REPRESENTING WELL THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT THE 2025 SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES IN LOUISIANA, AND TO COMMEND THESE FINE YOUNG ATHLETES FOR THEIR HARD WORK, DEDICATION, SPORTSMANSHIP, AND EXCEPTIONAL TALENT.
Who sponsors H 5040?
H 5040 is sponsored by Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Jason Luck (Democrat), 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 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, 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 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 John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Greg Ford, 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 Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., and Representative Dianne Mitchell.
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