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

H 5188 — Dr. Layton McCurdy, sympathy

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR. ROBERT LAYTON MCCURDY OF CHARLESTON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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The South Carolina House of Representatives has added a resolution to express sorrow over the passing of Dr. Robert Layton McCurdy, a respected physician and educator. The resolution details his life achievements and contributions to medicine, highlighting his legacy and the impact he had on many lives. This matters because it honors Dr. McCurdy's memory and acknowledges the significant role he played in the community, reminding us of the importance of recognizing those who have served others throughout their lives.

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2025-2026 Bill 5188 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
17, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 5188Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR.
ROBERT LAYTON MCCURDY OF CHARLESTON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
  Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr.
Robert Layton McCurdy of Charleston on January 26, 2026, at the venerable age of ninety.
A distinguished physician, educator, and public servant, Dr.
McCurdy led an inspiring life of remarkable achievement and grace;
and   Whereas, born in Florence on August 20, 1935, Robert Layton McCurdy was the son of William Barclay McCurdy and Catherine Layton McCurdy.
He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in 1960.
He completed his residency in psychiatry at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.
Along with his respected posts at MUSC, Dr.
McCurdy held positions at the National Institutes of Mental Health, Emory University School of Medicine, University of London Institute of Psychiatry, Pennsylvania Hospital, and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
He authored or co-authored more than fifty articles published in medical journals;
and   Whereas, Dr.
McCurdy made the world a better place, one person at a time.
Over a distinguished career, he served as a physician, educator, author, hospital administrator, and leader in academic and community psychiatry.
As a professor, he inspired generations of future psychiatrists to honor their calling and remain attentive to emerging science.
As a clinician, he helped patients navigate times of difficulty with compassion and clarity.
As chairman of the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Psychiatry, he worked with colleagues to build a stronger, more effective academic department.
And as dean of the medical school and vice president for medical affairs, he helped attract research support that advanced scientific discovery for the benefit of patients everywhere;
and   Whereas, his professional leadership included service as president of the American College of Psychiatrists and of the Association for Academic Psychiatry.
His many honors include the University of North Carolina Distinguished Alumni Award, MUSC's Achievement in Diversity Award, the SELAM International Award for the Advancement of Women in Academic Medicine, and South Carolina's Order of the Palmetto;
and   Whereas, Dr.
McCurdy's civic involvement included service on the boards of the Charleston Orphan House, Episcopal Diocese of South Carolina, St.
John's Mission Center, Fetter Family Health Center, Trident United Way, Trident Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina Aquarium, Carolina Art Association, Darkness to Light, South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, and Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community.
In addition, he was a member of the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C., Carolina Yacht Club, and St.
Andrew's Society;
and   Whereas, he was as fully devoted to his family as he was to his profession.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen Atkinson McCurdy, and his sons, Robert Layton "Robby" McCurdy Jr.
of California and David Barclay McCurdy of Brevard, North Carolina;
and   Whereas, Dr.
McCurdy's legacy is defined not only by his extraordinary professional accomplishments but also by his quiet leadership, integrity, and deep respect for every individual.
He will be greatly missed.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Dr.
Robert Layton McCurdy of Charleston 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.
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What does H 5188 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DR. ROBERT LAYTON MCCURDY OF CHARLESTON AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors H 5188?
H 5188 is sponsored by 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, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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 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 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 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 Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, 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, and Representative Greg Ford.
What is the current status of H 5188?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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