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

H 5705 — Jimmy Crosby

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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  • Passed House

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  • 124 sponsors

    124 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

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In plain language

The resolution honors educator Jimmy Crosby for his 31 years of service in Richland School District Two.

This resolution recognizes Jimmy Crosby for his dedicated service as an educator in Richland School District Two for over three decades. It expresses appreciation for his commitment to excellence and the positive impact he had on his students.

Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JIMMY CROSBY, A DEDICATED EDUCATOR IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND TO HIS STUDENTS.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The amendments to Bill H 5705 include added lines that recognize and honor Jimmy Crosby for his over 30 years of service as an educator in Richland School District Two. This version emphasizes his dedication, impact on students and families, and his educator role across multiple schools. This change is important as it highlights the contributions of long-serving educators in South Carolina and showcases the state's appreciation for their hard work and commitment to student development.

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14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5705Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to recognize and honor Jimmy Crosby, a dedicated educator in Richland School District Two for more than three decades and to express the deepest appreciation for his commitment to excellence and to his students.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the work of dedicated teachers in the Palmetto State, like Jimmy Crosby, who labor with devotion to prepare students to take their place in their communities as productive citizens who can lead and participate;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Crosby has served not only as an educator, but also as a mentor and advocate for students, and his impact has been felt across the Richland School District Two community for more than three decades;
and   Whereas, a native of Orangeburg and proud alumnus of the University of South Carolina, Mr.
Crosby devoted thirty-one years of teaching both special education and social studies with compassion, patience, and unwavering commitment;
and   Whereas, throughout his career, he served students and families at Ridge View High School, Westwood High School, Lake Carolina Elementary School, and Bookman Road Elementary School;
and   Whereas, known for his steady encouragement and genuine care for others, Mr.
Crosby consistently went beyond the classroom to support students academically, emotionally, and personally.
His ability to see potential in young people and help them rise to new heights left a lasting impression on countless students over the years;
and   Whereas, together with his beloved wife of thirty-seven years, Stephanie Crosby, a dedicated employee of Bookman Road Elementary School, he built a life centered around education, service, and family.
Together they reared their devoted son, Jordan Crosby, a graduate of Ridge View High School;
and   Whereas, after a lifetime of service in education, Mr.
Crosby will leave a legacy reflected not only in the schools where he taught, but also in the many lives he changed through his kindness, leadership, and belief in the potential of every student;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is thankful for the work and dedication of Jimmy Crosby and the beneficial impact that his life and career have had on generations of students who are succeeding because of his care and the value he has placed on their lives.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Jimmy Crosby, a dedicated educator in Richland School District Two for more than three decades, and express the deepest appreciation for his commitment to excellence and to his students.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Jimmy Crosby.
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What does H 5705 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JIMMY CROSBY, A DEDICATED EDUCATOR IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND TO HIS STUDENTS.
Who sponsors H 5705?
H 5705 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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 Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Greg Ford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, 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 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 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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