S 502 — Steeplechase Thoroughfare Road Naming

27,26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text2025-2026Bill 502Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.

Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) Recalled  March  27,  2025  S.        A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE STRETCH OF KNIGHTS HILL ROAD FROM SPRINGDALE DRIVE TO CARTER STREET IN kershaw COUNTY "STEEPLECHASE THOROUGHFARE OF AMERICA" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

502  IntroducedWhereas, byCamden Senatoris Grahamrecognized S.as the "Steeplechase Capital of the World" and has a long-standing tradition of equestrian excellence, serving as home to premier steeplechase events such as the historic Carolina Cup and the Colonial Cup;

Printedand 3/27/25--S.  Whereas, the Springdale Race Course, located along Knights Hill Road, has been the heart of American steeplechase racing for decades, attracting thousands of spectators and equestrian enthusiasts to Camden each year;

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Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the Department of Transportation name the stretch of Knights Hill Road from Springdale Drive to Carter Street in Kershaw County "Steeplechase Thoroughfare of America" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the designation.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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