South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 887 — Lawson George

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF LAWSON GEORGE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill S 887 expresses deep sorrow over the passing of Lawson George and extends sympathy to his family and friends. This addition highlights Mr. George's contributions to his community as a long-serving barber and civic leader. Recognizing individuals who have positively impacted society fosters community spirit and honors their legacy, which matters as it reinforces the importance of community service and personal connection in local governance.

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2025-2026 Bill 887 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
04, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 887Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Lawson George AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lawson George on January 30, 2026;
and   Whereas, a native of Walterboro, Mr.
George was born on February 19, 1944 to the late Holland Lawson George Sr.
and the late Marie Razor George.
He graduated from Colleton County High School in 1962, and he graduated from the barbering program at Denmark Technical College in Denmark in 1964;
and   Whereas, Mr.
George began his career as a barber in Kingstree, where he built a respected barbering career that spanned over sixty years.
Throughout those years he became a mentor, friend, and trusted listener to generations of clients;
and   Whereas, a civic leader, Mr.
George served with many community organizations, including as a member of the Palmetto Barber's Association for more than thirty years and as a member of Sunlight Lodge #221 in Walterboro.
He was previously employed with Redmond Richardson Funeral Home, and he also served many years on the Williamsburg County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse;
and   Whereas, a devout Christian, he was a member of Mt.
Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend W.
E.
Chaney.
Later, he transferred his membership to Greater Bethel A.M.E.
Church, where he remained a dedicated and faithful member.
He served on the Trustee Board, Steward Board, Finance Committee, Usher Board, Male Choir, and as president of the Men's Club;
and   Whereas, Mr.
George was preceded in death by his parents;
his two sisters, Gertie Ann Williams and Etta Mae Sumter;
and his two brothers, Ernest George and Daniel George;
and   Whereas, Mr.
George leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Ruth George;
his three loving children, Sheila George, Marcus (Cheryl) George, and Lateefa (Carl) Sinkler;
six grandchildren, Ja'Wonn, Ka'Wonn, Shaylah, Tatiana, Jaylon, and Travis (TJ);
four great-grandchildren, Ava, Jrayven, Ja'Kobie, and Tierney;
three brothers, Thomas George, Willie Ray (Cindy) George, and Eugene Donaldson;
three sisters-in-law, Gracie Ellison, Barbara (Molten) Selby, who was raised like a daughter, and Janice George;
a special sister-in-law, Gwendolyn George;
three devoted friends that he took as sons, Christopher Williams, Henry "Buddah Rat" Nesmith, and Dwayne Fulton, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
He will be greatly missed.
 Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Lawson George and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lawson George.
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 887 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF LAWSON GEORGE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors S 887?
S 887 is sponsored by Senator Ronnie A. Sabb.
What is the current status of S 887?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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