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

H 5669 — Sympathy Mr. Calvin Wright

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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  • 124 sponsors

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    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE OF MR. CALVIN WRIGHT AND TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.

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Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill H 5669 now includes a formal statement honoring the life of Mr. Calvin Wright, reflecting on his contributions to civil rights and the military. This addition serves to recognize his legacy and the impact he had on his community, highlighting important aspects of social justice and service to the country. This change is significant as it not only pays tribute to an individual but also reinforces the values of equality and community service that are central to the state's history.

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2025-2026 Bill 5669 Text of Previous Version (May.
07, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5669Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to remember and honor the life of Mr.
Calvin Wright and to express the profound sorrow of the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives to his loving family and many friends upon his passing.
  Whereas, Mr.
Calvin Wright was born on October 31, 1946, in Orangeburg and departed this life on April 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family;
and   Whereas, a 1965 graduate of Wilkinson High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from South Carolina State University, which later recognized him as a Distinguished Alumnus;
and   Whereas, as a young man he actively participated in the Orangeburg civil rights movement, advocating for voting rights and social justice, and being arrested and jailed a dozen times.
He also served in leadership roles within the state NAACP Youth Conference and was recognized by the American Friends Service Committee for his work with the Voter Education Project in 1964.
These experiences sealed his lifelong commitment to social justice;
and   Whereas, he honorably served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of sergeant in less than ten months.
Deployed to Vietnam in 1968, he was honored with a Certificate of Military Combat by the 18th Military Police Brigade, 93rd Military Police Company;
and   Whereas, he dedicated his professional life to uplifting underserved communities through his work with the Orangeburg Area Committee for Economic Progress, now known as the Orangeburg-Calhoun-Allendale-Bamberg Community Action Agency, Inc.
(OCAB) During his remarkable forty-eight-year tenure, he transformed the organization into a pillar of hope and progress throughout the region.
Under his leadership, OCAB became more than an agency;
it evolved into a lifeline for families facing economic hardship, a voice for the voiceless, and a catalyst for sustainable change across Orangeburg, Calhoun, Allendale, and Bamberg counties;
and   Whereas, he held numerous leadership roles in state and local organizations where he advocated for community action, public health, and education.
He founded the SC Association of Community Action Partnerships, Inc.
and served on the board, was a lifelong member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and for ten years served as Commander of Post 8166, served on the board of directors of the Family Health Centers, Inc.
and on Claflin University's Board of Visitors;
and   Whereas, his lifelong commitment to service earned him numerous honors and recognitions, including national and state awards for community service, civil rights advocacy, and leadership.
In 2001, Mr.
Wright was named a "Hero" by the SC Year of the Child for his exceptional dedication to the well-being of children in the State.
In 2005, he was included in the 2005 Library of Congress exhibition, "Voices of Civil Rights." And in 2024, he was awarded the Joe Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, among others;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Calvin Wright attended New Mt.
Zion Baptist Church in Orangeburg and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and beloved family member.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Tonya Steward Wright;
his daughters, Tyese Wright and Chelsea Steward;
and his granddaughter, Maya Wright;
his sisters, Betty (David) Smith and Glorious (Willie Clay) Hampton;
his brothers, Whitaker Wright and Charles (Faye) Wright;
and a host of extended family members and friends;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives honor and celebrate the life of Mr.
Calvin Wright for his unwavering commitment to justice, community empowerment, and public service and know that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations to serve with integrity, compassion, and dedication.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, remember and honor the life of Mr.
Calvin Wright and express their profound sorrow to his loving family and many friends upon his passing.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Mr.
Calvin Wright.
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What does H 5669 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE OF MR. CALVIN WRIGHT AND TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO HIS LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS UPON HIS PASSING.
Who sponsors H 5669?
H 5669 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, 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 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 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 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 Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative Dianne Mitchell.
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