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

H 4940 — Congruity Presbyterian Church 150th anniversary

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • 124 sponsors

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CONGRUITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) IN SUMTER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CHURCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AS IT SPREADS THE GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY ITS CALLED TO SERVE.

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In the latest version of Bill H 4940, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives congratulated Congruity Presbyterian Church for its 150th anniversary and highlighted its historical significance, tracing its origins back to enslaved people. The bill emphasizes the church’s community impact through its music ministry and leadership over the years. These changes add depth to the recognition, celebrating not only the church's anniversary but also its profound legacy in the community, which helps promote understanding of its importance in South Carolina's history.

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2025-2026 Bill 4940 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
15, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4940Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE CONGRUITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) IN SUMTER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CHURCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AS IT SPREADS THE GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY ITS CALLED TO SERVE.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Congruity Presbyterian Church (USA) on the occasion of its one hundred fiftieth anniversary which it celebrated in August 2025;
and   Whereas, began by enslaved people who only were permitted to worship in the presence of their masters in the Concord Presbyterian Church of Sumter, Congruity Presbyterian was officially organized around 1875 under a brush harbor by Rev.
W.R.
Miller.
These outstanding and strong laymen gave the organization a sound and durable foundation on which to build;
and   Whereas, one of the rich heritages of the church has been its uplifting music ministry, a tradition that continues to this day.
Leadership was another key component of the church's foundation.
Under the leadership of Rev.
J.H.
Nelson, renovations were made to the second church to include restrooms, running water and a heating system.
A homecoming program was started and continues annually the fourth Sunday in August;
and   Whereas, in 1967 Rev.
R.C.
Johnson became pastor and a new modern brick structure was erected.
His tenure also saw the installation of Flossie Benjamin and Pearl Pringle as the first female elders, paving the way for future women in the ministry;
and   Whereas, Rev.
L.
Hill became pastor in 1975 to begin his ministerial career.
His youthfulness contributed to the initiation of a number of youth activities including baseball and basketball leagues.
The sanctuary was remodeled, and financial resources were put in place for construction of an educational building.
Rev.
Hill also began an ecumenical outreach to other religious denominations in the area;
and   Whereas, seeing the need for greater educational involvement, an education building was constructed under the leadership of Rev.
S.
Morse, and a tutorial program known as Project Uplift was housed in the church's educational building with twenty-six senior high participants;
and   Whereas, successive pastors continued such improvements as a paved parking lot, a pastor's study, an IBM computer system, the purchase of a passenger van, and stained glass windows.
Under the tenure of Rev.
A.
Washington, the current supply pastor, the sanctuary and fellowship hall were renovated, a media technology room to house equipment and technology to broadcast weekly services was built, and a security system was installed;
and   Whereas, with the commitment and the dedication of its members and the community, Congruity Presbyterian Church (USA) is well poised to continue playing a pivotal role in the spiritual, education, and civic life of Sumter County and beyond.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Congruity Presbyterian Church (USA) on the occasion of its one hundred fiftieth anniversary and wish it continued success as it spreads the gospel throughout the community it is called to serve.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the pastor and members of Congruity Presbyterian Church (USA).
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What does H 4940 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CONGRUITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) IN SUMTER ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH THE CHURCH CONTINUED SUCCESS AS IT SPREADS THE GOSPEL THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY ITS CALLED TO SERVE.
Who sponsors H 4940?
H 4940 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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 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 J. David Weeks, 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 Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, 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 John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Dianne Mitchell, and Representative Greg Ford.
What is the current status of H 4940?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 15, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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