South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 757 — Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Hodge

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 January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE REVEREND DR. MARY ANN HODGE AS PASTOR OF MT. MORIAH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HER CONGREGATION AND THE SWANSEA COMMUNITY.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill S 757 now includes a resolution recognizing Reverend Dr. Mary Ann Hodge for her 16 years of service as pastor of Mt. Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in Swansea. The highlights of her contributions to the community, including mentoring future pastors and her work with the Alzheimer's Association, have been detailed, emphasizing her role as a civic leader. This change is important because it honors Dr. Hodge’s significant impact on both her church and the wider community, showcasing the value of local leadership and service.

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2025-2026 Bill 757 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 757Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A Senate RESOLUTION   TO recognize Reverend Dr.
Mary Ann Hodge AS PASTOR OF Mt.
Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HER CONGREGATION AND THE Swansea COMMUNITY.
  Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize Reverend Dr.
Mary Ann Hodge for her service as pastor of Mt.
Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church in Swansea, where she has served for the past sixteen years;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Hodge has provided exceptional service to her congregation and community.
She has mentored many aspiring pastors, and she has served on the board of the Community Action Agency, helping many people maintain their everyday living utilities, home ownership, and rent;
and   Whereas, a civic leader, she also served on the first African American Alzheimer's Association Board of South Carolina, helping the African American community understand the many facets of Alzheimer's disease and its effects on family and community.
She was also instrumental to founding the first Alzheimer's study for the Sandy Run, St.
Matthews, and Swansea areas;
and   Whereas, over the years, Dr.
Hodge has received a number of honors and awards, including Pastor of the Year, which was bestowed on her by the Seventh Episcopal Lay Organization;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate Dr.
Hodge's service to Mt.
Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Swansea community.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize Reverend Dr.
Mary Ann Hodge as pastor of Mt.
Moriah African Methodist Episcopal Church and commend for her many years of service to her congregation and the Swansea community.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Dr.
Mary Ann Hodge.
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What does S 757 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE REVEREND DR. MARY ANN HODGE AS PASTOR OF MT. MORIAH AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO HER CONGREGATION AND THE SWANSEA COMMUNITY.
Who sponsors S 757?
S 757 is sponsored by Senator Russell L. Ott.
What is the current status of S 757?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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