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

H 4882 — Dr. Reginald Thackston Retirement Resolution

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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  • 124 sponsors

    124 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE REVEREND DR. THOMAS REGINALD "REGI" THACKSTON FOR HIS DECADES OF DEDICATED GOSPEL MINISTRY AND LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM THE LORD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.

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The recent amendment to Bill H 4882 honors Reverend Dr. Thomas Reginald "Regi" Thackston for his extensive contributions to gospel ministry and public service in South Carolina, particularly as he approaches retirement. The updated text emphasizes his leadership, advocacy, and the positive impact he has made on many lives over the decades, highlighting not only his educational achievements but also his role in community initiatives, such as establishing biracial committees and reentry programs for prisoners. This recognition matters as it celebrates a lifetime of dedication and serves to inspire others in the community by acknowledging the importance of service and ministry.

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2025-2026 Bill 4882 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4882Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO HONOR THE REVEREND DR.
THOMAS REGINALD "REGI" THACKSTON FOR HIS DECADES OF DEDICATED GOSPEL MINISTRY AND Lifetime of public service across south carolina, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM THE LORD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
  Whereas, it is entirely appropriate to honor those individuals who give selflessly of themselves to shepherd the souls of men.
The Reverend Dr.
Thomas Reginald Thackston, minister at Santee Summer Ministries, known lovingly as "Boat Church," stands high as an outstanding servant of the gospel and leader of the people, whose ministry, advocacy, and volunteerism have impacted countless lives throughout South Carolina;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Thackston graduated from Wofford College in 1956 and earned his divinity degree at Candler School of Theology from Emory University in 1961.
He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity from his alma mater, Wofford College, in 1995;
and   Whereas, over the course of more than four decades, Dr.
Thackston faithfully served seven churches across South Carolina from 1956 to 1997.
Early in his ministry, he initiated and led the city council in Conway, organizing its first biracial committee which enabled the city and county to have a peaceful merger of Horry County's schools;
and   Whereas, in Horry County, Dr.
Thackston initiated a reentry program for short-term prisoners in the county jail, aiding the individuals in their reintroduction to society by providing access to clothing, transportation, food, and job interviews upon their release;
and   Whereas, his service to the community has reached far beyond church doors, as Dr.
Thackston has served as the chairman of the Belin Board of Trustees in Murrells Inlet, secretary on the Board of Trustees at Wofford College, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Epworth Children's Home in Columbia, and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sewee Coastal Retreat Center;
and   Whereas, Dr.
Thackston has displayed his dedication to supporting the education of future generations, as he was a vital part of the reignition of the Sumter Touchdown Club, which has since grown into the largest scholarship organization for high school football players in a four-county area.
He also funded an endowed scholarship at Wofford College;
and   Whereas, after his retirement from the itinerant ministry, he served as the United Methodist Church Conference Coordinator against Video Poker and the Lottery, traveling the State speaking and championing ethics and public accountability.
He also served as interim minister for churches in Conway, Manning, and Sumter.
Since 1999, Dr.
Thackston has faithfully led the loved "Boat Church," serving twenty-five consecutive summers until the present time;
and   Whereas, his legacy of service has been formally recognized in recent years.
In November 2024, Dr.
Thackston was honored as the Alston Wilkes Society Volunteer of the Year.
In February 2025, he received the Governor's Lifetime of Service Award, with the press release reading:
"A lifelong advocate for education, reentry programs, and racial reconciliation, Dr.
Thackston has dedicated his life to building bridges, mentoring youth, and supporting communities in need across South Carolina," noting his lifelong commitment to serving this great State;
and   Whereas, cognizant of his many remarkable contributions graciously given to the people of South Carolina, the House takes great pleasure in expressing grateful thanks to Dr.
Thackston, whose life has embodied the principles of justice, mercy, and service, and in wishing him God's best as he continues to run the race the Lord has set before him.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor the Reverend Dr.
Thomas Reginald "Regi" Thackston for his decades of dedicated gospel ministry and lifetime of public service across South Carolina, congratulate him on the occasion of his retirement, and wish him the Lord's richest blessings in the days ahead.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend Dr.
Thomas Reginald "Regi" Thackston.
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What does H 4882 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE REVEREND DR. THOMAS REGINALD "REGI" THACKSTON FOR HIS DECADES OF DEDICATED GOSPEL MINISTRY AND LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE ACROSS SOUTH CAROLINA, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM THE LORD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS IN THE DAYS AHEAD.
Who sponsors H 4882?
H 4882 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, 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 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 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., Representative Keishan M. Scott, Representative Dianne Mitchell, Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith, Representative John T. Lastinger, Jr., and Representative Greg Ford.
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