South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 593 — Ray and Denise Flynn

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 April 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RAY AND DENISE FLYNN FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH ABRAHAM PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND RAY FLYNN MINISTRIES.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill S 593 include the addition of a resolution recognizing Ray and Denise Flynn for their contributions to South Carolina through their ministry and production company. This amendment highlights the impact of their events, such as "Singing In The Sun," on the state’s Christian music scene. Recognizing such contributions is important as it honors community leaders and encourages support for cultural events that promote unity and faith.

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22, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 593Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Ray and denise Flynn for their service to the people of south carolina through Abraham Productions, Inc.
and Ray Flynn ministries.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Ray and Denise Flynn for their service to the people of South Carolina through Abraham Productions, Inc.
and Ray Flynn Ministries;
and   Whereas, Ray Flynn is the president of Ray Flynn Ministries and founder, president, and chairman of the board directors for Abraham Productions, Inc.
Ray Flynn Ministries, founded in 1992, and Abraham Productions, Inc., formed in 1998, provide Christian music events that encourage the body of Christ through uplifting music and soul-stirring messages and offer attendees the opportunity to hear the gospel;
and   Whereas, Abraham Productions offers some of the largest multi-day concert events in America, like Singing In The Sun, a six-day event in Myrtle Beach that includes some of Christian music's greatest artists and world renown speakers, which Abraham Productions has been presenting for over twenty-five years.
Abraham Productions also offers 40 Days of Christian Music, the world's largest Christian music festival, located at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky.
The Crystal Caribbean Cruise Christian Music Cruise and Ray Flynn Ministries produces numerous single-night concert events;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Flynn began his music ministry when he attended a Christian music concert and felt touched by the presence of God.
In 1992, he promoted his first Christian music concert at Reynolds Auditorium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
He has since been blessed to see God provide many more opportunities to minister to the masses and see growth to his concert events, which have exploded in attendance;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Flynn is married to his wife Denise, and they are devout Christians who humbly live their lives in service to others.
They do not see their company as their own possession, but as God's ministry;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Ray and Denise Flynn have shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Ray and Denise Flynn for their service to the people of South Carolina through Abraham Productions, Inc.
and Ray Flynn Ministries.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Ray and Denise Flynn.
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What does S 593 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RAY AND DENISE FLYNN FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH ABRAHAM PRODUCTIONS, INC. AND RAY FLYNN MINISTRIES.
Who sponsors S 593?
S 593 is sponsored by Senator Thomas C. Alexander.
What is the current status of S 593?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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