South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 545 — Carolyn Umphlett

Last action — Introduced and adopted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CAROLYN MITCHUM UMPHLETT FOR RECEIVING THE HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOR IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE ORDER OF THE PALMETTO.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The recent update to Bill S 545 includes a resolution congratulating Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett for receiving the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor. The changes highlight her impressive 64 years of public service, beginning her career in 1961 and continuing until her retirement on June 30, 2025. This recognition not only honors Ms. Umphlett's dedication but also serves to inspire others in public service, showcasing the importance of long-term commitment to one's community.

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2025-2026 Bill 545 Text of Previous Version (Apr.
10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 545Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE carolyn mitchum umphlett FOR receiving the highest civilian honor in the state of south carolina, the order of the palmetto.
  Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett has been awarded the highest civilian honor in the State of South Carolina, the Order of the Palmetto;
and   Whereas, according to the Association of Counties, Ms.
Carolyn is the longest currently-serving state or county employee on record, having devoted sixty-four years of service to our State;
and   Whereas, Ms.
Carolyn began her career in the Treasurer's Office upon graduation from high school in 1961.
In 1980, she ran for County Treasurer and won.
She has served faithfully ever since and plans to retire on June 30, 2025;
and   Whereas, a devout Christian, she is a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church.
Those who know her praise her as an individual who selflessly places the needs of others above her own;
and   Whereas, the Senate is grateful for Ms.
Carolyn's dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina and takes great pleasure in saluting her for receiving the prestigious Order of the Palmetto award.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett for receiving the highest civilian honor in the State of South Carolin, the Order of the Palmetto.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Carolyn Mitchum Umphlett.
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What does S 545 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CAROLYN MITCHUM UMPHLETT FOR RECEIVING THE HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOR IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THE ORDER OF THE PALMETTO.
Who sponsors S 545?
S 545 is sponsored by Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms.
What is the current status of S 545?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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