South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 1017 — St. Peter's AME Church

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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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 March 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ST. PETER AME CHURCH UPON THE DEDICATION OF ITS HISTORICAL MARKER AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bill Text

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Amendments to Bill S 1017 include the addition of a resolution congratulating St. Peter AME Church on the dedication of its historical marker and recognizing its long-standing service to the community. The changes highlight the church's origins, established by formerly enslaved individuals, and acknowledge the challenges they faced in creating a place of worship. This recognition matters as it honors the church's historical significance and the contributions of its founders, reflecting South Carolina's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage.

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17, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 1017Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE St.
Peter AME Church UPON THE dedication of its historical marker AND TO COMMEND the church FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize St.
Peter AME Church as it celebrates this important milestone;
and   Whereas, St.
Peter AME Church was established by five former enslaved people, Peter Caldwell, Henry Glover, Albert Pauling, Elijah Robinson, and F.
W.
Williams, who shared a vision and determination to create a place of worship.
They purchased a parcel of land from Thomas Ulmer for the modest sum of eight dollars.
At that time, the land belonged to Orangeburg County, and the deed was officially recorded on August 4, 1881;
and   Whereas, though Caldwell, Glover, Pauling, Robinson, and Williams became the first trustees of the church, financial difficulties prevented them from realizing their dream of erecting a church building.
In the beginning, the church body held services in a bush harbor, an informal setting that reflected the limited resources available to them;
and   Whereas, the first pastor of the organized congregation was the Reverend Adam Williams.
His successor, Reverend W.
M.
McDuffie, worked relentlessly alongside his parishioners to bring their vision to life.
Their hard work paid off when the construction of the church was finally completed in July of 1906;
and   Whereas, the mission of St.
Peter was twofold:
alongside the church, a school was built on the premises to serve as the first educational institution for African American children in Calhoun County.
Professor Andrew Black, who also played an educational role during the church's bush harbor days, served as the principal and head teacher until his passing in 1942;
and   Whereas, over the years, St.
Peter has been blessed with many remarkable pastors, including Reverend B.
F.
Hildebrand, B.
F.
Sumter, J.
S.
Hunter, and W.
J.
Baxter, the latter of whom also served as a Presiding Elder.
The church has undergone significant modernization, both spiritually and materially.
Under the guidance of Reverend E.
O.
Vance, the original building was brick veneered, while during Reverend Baxter's leadership, the church was refurbished with new stained-glass windows, the purchase of its first organ, and the installation of a phonics system;
and   Whereas, Reverend Virginia Stith oversaw the re-roofing of the church, and Reverend Saint Julian Snider managed renovations of the Educational Complex, transforming the Senior Classroom into the W.
D.
Shepard Conference Room to honor a pastor who greatly contributed to the church building fund.
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Additionally, Sister Ethel Joseph, president of the St.
Peter AME Church of New York Club, generously donated a new steeple;
and   Whereas, in 2016, St.
Peter's faced damage from inclement weather.
Following the prayers and determination of church members, including David Glivens, Howard Jackson, Carl Simmons, and Gladys Simmons, and with the support of Reverend Fair and permission from Bishop Samuel L.
Green, a new church was erected in January on land donated by Cora B.
Black and her daughters.
Reverend Fair, followed by Reverend Curry and then Reverend Larry J.
Nelson, faithfully led the church until being succeeded by Reverend Virgil Hammett;
and   Whereas, as of August 16, 2025, the historical significance of St.
Peter AME Church and School is acknowledged through the extensive research and dedicated effort of Pastor Virgil Hammett, Howard Jackson, Andrea Moore, Andrew Jackson, Charlene Jenkins, Christian Snell III, Lesa-Rice Jackson, Mary F.
Mack, Stacy Cokely, and Tresslyn B.
Irving.
This cherished institution stands as a testament to the shared heritage of the members of the church congregation, as well as a symbol of the resilience and contributions of those who forged its path and those who continue to uphold its mission today;
and   Whereas, the dedication and commitment of St.
Peter AME Church to serving the people and the State of South Carolina is greatly appreciated.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved:
  That St.
Peter AME Church be congratulated upon the dedication of its historical marker and commended for its many years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the pastor of St.
Peter AME Church, Reverend Virgil Hammett.
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What does S 1017 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE ST. PETER AME CHURCH UPON THE DEDICATION OF ITS HISTORICAL MARKER AND TO COMMEND THE CHURCH FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors S 1017?
S 1017 is sponsored by Senator Jeff Zell.
What is the current status of S 1017?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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