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

H 3976 — Paul Mapfumo- Black history month

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PROFESSOR PAUL MAPFUMO, VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, HIS UNIVERSITY, AND HIS STUDENTS.

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In the latest version of Bill H 3976, a resolution was added to officially recognize and honor Professor Paul Mapfumo for his significant contributions to education and research in Zimbabwe. This amendment highlights his leadership in developing the University of Zimbabwe and his role in creating the country’s National Climate Change Response Strategy, which underscores the importance of integrating scientific research with policy-making. This recognition matters as it celebrates the contributions of international scholars to global issues like climate change and food security.

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2025-2026 Bill 3976 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
13, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3976Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to recognize and honor PROFESSOR PAUL MAPFUMO, VICE CHANCELLOR of the UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE, and to congratulate him for his successful service to his country, his university, and his students.
  Whereas, Professor Paul Mapfumo, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), is a prominent academic and visionary leader.
With an impressive background in agriculture and environmental sciences, he has contributed to the development of higher education and scientific research in Zimbabwe.
Holding a Bachelor of Science in agriculture, a Master of Philosophy, and a Doctor of Philosophy from UZ, his academic expertise spans soil science, agricultural sustainability, and climate change response;
and   Whereas, under his leadership, UZ has solidified its position as a premier institution of learning in Zimbabwe.
Professor Mapfumo has played a pivotal role in shaping national strategies, including the development of Zimbabwe's first National Climate Change Response Strategy, and has been an integral part of the country's efforts to integrate scientific research with policy.
His work extends beyond Zimbabwe, with contribution to international platforms, such as the United Nations High-Level Panel on Food Security and Nutrition, where he provides expertise into sustainable agricultural practices;
and   Whereas, a recognized authority in his field, Professor Mapfumo is a prolific scholar with over one hundred fifty published research papers in leading regional and international journals.
He is a driving force in transforming Zimbabwe's academic and scientific landscape and is dedicated to advancing education, environmental stewardship, and innovation for future generations.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Professor Paul Mapfumo, Vice Chancellor of the University of Zimbabwe, and congratulate him for his successful service to his country, his university, and his students.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Professor Paul Mapfumo.
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What does H 3976 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR PROFESSOR PAUL MAPFUMO, VICE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR HIS SUCCESSFUL SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, HIS UNIVERSITY, AND HIS STUDENTS.
Who sponsors H 3976?
H 3976 is sponsored by Murphy, Chris, May, Robert J., III, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., 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 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 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 G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.
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