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

H 4319 — Dr. Dexter Easley

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. 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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    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. DEXTER EASLEY, PASTOR AND FOUNDER OF NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

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The bill H 4319 has been revised to include additional lines that honor Dr. Dexter Easley, the pastor and founder of New Life Christian Fellowship Church. The new text highlights his contributions to the Goose Creek community, such as hosting a tax assistance program and offering educational services through New Life Christian Academy. This recognition emphasizes the positive impact Dr. Easley has had on his community, showcasing the importance of local leaders in supporting residents and providing vital services.

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2025-2026 Bill 4319 Text of Previous Version (Apr.
09, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4319Indicates 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 Dr.
Dexter Easley, pastor and founder of New Life Christian Fellowship Church, and to express the deep appreciation of the South Carolina House of Representatives for his outstanding contributions to the Berkeley County community and beyond.
  Whereas, Dr.
Easley is the pastor and founder of New Life Christian Fellowship Church, a thriving church in the heart of Goose Creek, with deep ties to the community.
He considers it a privilege for the congregation to provide assistance to members of the community in whatever way is needed.
For example, an advocate and partner with the VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) program, the church has been a host site for over three years assisting families with completing their yearly tax returns free of charge;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Easley is the director of New Life Christian Academy, an elite academic institution established to educate young minds with an emphasis on the Word of God.
Under his leadership, New Life spearheaded TASC (Teen After School Center) offering counseling, training, and character-building instruction, as well as academic assistance and anger management strategies to participants;
and   Whereas, under Dr.
Easley's direction, the benevolence program at New Life Christian Fellowship has assisted over a thousand families and is listed with UNICEF as a location for assistance.
In addition, the church ministers to those incarcerated through a thriving prison ministry that provides reading material;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Easley took part in the community arbitration for the 9th Circuit, which assisted over one hundred thirty teenagers.
He also served as police chaplain in the City of Goose Creek and initiated an award ceremony to recognize the men and women of the Goose Creek Police Department for their outstanding service to the community;
and   Whereas, he offers the use of church facilities as a safe, secure community meeting location for Girl Scout Troop #263, Cub Scout Pack #458, Boy Scout Troop #737, and a community homeowners association (HOA), and the church serves as a convenient voting and polling location;
and   Whereas, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dr.
Easley made provision for the elderly to receive COVID vaccinations and conducted virtual town hall meetings to keep the community informed of factual public health information;
and   Whereas, over the years, Dr.
Easley has overseen numerous outreach projects in Goose Creek, providing meals for the Goose Creek High School varsity and junior varsity football teams, hosting community baby showers in partnership with Helping Hands and Molina Health Care, offering free health screenings and blood drives as well as back-to-school events for clothing, school supplies and haircuts, and partnering with Toys for Tots and the Department of Social Services to provide Christmas gifts for foster-care children;
and   Whereas, through New Life Ministerial Alliance, Dr.
Easley mentors other pastors and conducts leadership classes, focusing on upholding family values based upon Scripture.
He established DEM (Dexter Easley Ministries), an outreach that broadcasts Christian listening material free of charge.
He advocates for the success of local business owners through the development of the New Life Christian Fellowship Business Chamber of Commerce;
and   Whereas, with over twenty-nine years in ministry, he conducts crusades to ministries in Kenya, Burkina Faso, and West Africa and has established a church in Hyderabad, India.
Dr.
Easley is a celebrated author of over ten books, and his work was honored with the Southeast Regional Avidity Award;
and   Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives takes great pleasure in commending citizens like Dexter Easley for their energetic and dedicated contribution to the community.
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 Dr.
Dexter Easley, pastor and founder of New Life Christian Fellowship Church, and to express the deep appreciation of the South Carolina House of Representatives for his outstanding contributions to the Berkeley County community and beyond.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr.
Dexter Easley.
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4319 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. DEXTER EASLEY, PASTOR AND FOUNDER OF NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH, AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEP APPRECIATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BERKELEY COUNTY COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
Who sponsors H 4319?
H 4319 is sponsored by Murphy, Chris, May, Robert J., III, Representative Brandon L. Cox, 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 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, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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 G. Murrell Smith, Jr., and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
What is the current status of H 4319?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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