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

H 5658 — W.S. Guiles Family Reunion

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 06, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • 124 sponsors

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GUILES FAMILY MEMBERS ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS IN RENEWING FAMILY TIES BY CONTINUING TO GATHER, TO COMMEND THEIR COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR UPCOMING AUGUST 2026 REUNION, AND TO DECLARE AUGUST 1, 2026, AS "W.S. GUILES DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE FAMILY FOUNDER.

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In the updated version of Bill H 5658, a new resolution has been added to officially recognize August 1, 2026, as "W.S. Guiles Day" in South Carolina. This change highlights the Guiles family's commitment to maintaining their family ties and celebrates the legacy of their founder, Reverend William Samson Guiles. It matters because it underscores the importance of family unity and heritage within the community, fostering a sense of identity and connection among residents.

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2025-2026 Bill 5658 Text of Previous Version (May.
06, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5658Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE THE GUILES FAMILY MEMBERS ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS IN RENEWING FAMILY TIES BY CONTINUING TO GATHER, TO COMMEND THEIR COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR UPCOMING AUGUST REUNION, AND TO DECLARE AUGUST 1, 2026, as "W.S.
GUILES DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE FAMILY FOUNDER.
  Whereas, in a time when mobility and displacement from family roots make family relationships more difficult to sustain, the South Carolina House of Representatives takes great pleasure in commending the efforts of the Guiles family to maintain family identity and fellowship in their upcoming reunion, to be held in early August 2026;
and   Whereas, family founder William Samson Guiles was born in the Orum community of Florence County near Pamplico to William Boston Guiles and Ellen (Deas) Guiles.
From humble beginnings, Reverend Guiles rose to become a man whose life of faith, labor, and leadership would leave a lasting mark upon his family, church, and community;
and   Whereas, Reverend Guiles was a man of many callings, serving with diligence as a farmer, businessman, and hallelujah singer while demonstrating a steadfast work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and joyful devotion that enriched the lives of those around him;
and   Whereas, from an early age he devoted himself to service at Mill Branch Church, faithfully fulfilling numerous roles, including that of steward, trustee, Sunday school teacher, superintendent, choir member, and class leader, and in each role exemplifying a life committed to God and the lifting up of others.
In answering the call to ministry, he was ordained within the Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, first serving as assistant pastor before assuming pastoral leadership across several congregations within the Florence District of the Northeast Conference, including Johnsonville, New Zion, Claussen, and surrounding communities;
and   Whereas, his longest and most enduring pastoral service was rendered to the St.
Mark and St.
Luke Circuit, where for fourteen years he shepherded the congregation with wisdom and unwavering dedication, leaving a spiritual legacy that continued long after his ministry concluded in 1950;
and   Whereas, Reverend Guiles' influence extended far beyond sanctuary walls, as he actively served the broader Florence community through civic and fraternal leadership as chief of the Joint Stock Lodge and through membership in the Odd Fellows and Mutual Aid of Florence.
Thus, he strengthened bonds of support, service, and progress throughout the county;
and   Whereas, recognized as a pillar within Florence County, W.S.
Guiles was also one of the founding members of the Ideal Funeral Parlor and so contributed to an institution that has served the community with dignity and care for generations.
In short, through his character, integrity, and leadership, Reverend Guiles earned the respect of his family, his church community, and the citizens of Florence County at large, and he did this across racial lines and social boundaries during a time when such esteem was both significant and uncommon;
and   Whereas, the continued gathering of his descendants and loved ones stands as living evidence of the roots he planted, the values he instilled, and the family legacy he helped establish for future generations.
The 2026 W.S.
Guiles Family Reunion presents a fitting opportunity to celebrate the life of a patriarch whose contributions helped shape the spiritual, civic, and familial fabric of Florence County;
and   Whereas, the House is grateful for the legacy of the Guiles family and wishes its members much happiness as they experience the blessings of their upcoming family reunion.
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 Guiles family members on their faithfulness in renewing family ties by continuing to gather, commend their commitment to family as they celebrate their upcoming August 2026 reunion, and declare August 1, 2026, as "W.S.
Guiles Day" in South Carolina in honor of the family founder.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Guiles Family Reunion.
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What does H 5658 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GUILES FAMILY MEMBERS ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS IN RENEWING FAMILY TIES BY CONTINUING TO GATHER, TO COMMEND THEIR COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AS THEY CELEBRATE THEIR UPCOMING AUGUST 2026 REUNION, AND TO DECLARE AUGUST 1, 2026, AS "W.S. GUILES DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA IN HONOR OF THE FAMILY FOUNDER.
Who sponsors H 5658?
H 5658 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative Greg Ford, 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., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, and Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr..
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