South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

H 4020 — Timothy Touchberry sympathy

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF TIMOTHY FURMAN TOUCHBERRY AND EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.

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The updated version of Bill H 4020 adds a resolution expressing condolences for the passing of Timothy Furman Touchberry, who was a respected educator and athletic director in South Carolina. This addition highlights his contributions to local schools and his impact on students and the community over many years. It matters because it acknowledges and honors the legacy of individuals who have positively influenced the lives of others in the state.

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2025-2026 Bill 4020 Text of Previous Version (Feb.
18, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4020Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF Timothy Furman Touchberry and EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO his LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND His MANY FRIENDS.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Timothy Furman Touchberry at the age of seventy-four on February 6, 2025;
and   Whereas, born on September 1, 1950, he was the son of Furman and Esther Touchberry, and he graduated from Stall High School.
In preparation for his lifework in education and athletics, he earned a bachelor's degree from the Baptist College at Charleston and a master's degree from The Citadel;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Touchberry began his career teaching and coaching at Stall High School.
He spent fifteen years at Summerville High School, inspiring countless students with his commitment, kindness, and steady leadership.
When Fort Dorchester High School opened, he was called to become the athletic director, establishing a culture founded in integrity, excellence, and dedication to sportsmanship;
and   Whereas, together with his beloved wife of fifty-four years, Deborah Jantzen Touchberry, he reared three fine children:
Julie, Russ, and Reid.
His children blessed him with the affection of six adoring grandchildren:
Sage, Beckham, Jake, Amara, Rand, and Orion, whose lives he enriched with his wisdom, warmth, and unwavering love;
and   Whereas, a man of faith, integrity, and compassion, Mr.
Touchberry inspired the lives of so many, guiding future leaders in the classrooms and on the athletic fields and courts;
and   Whereas, he enjoyed going out on the boat fishing, shrimping, and hunting for the perfect bottle.
He will be remembered for lovingly serving his family and his community so dear to him;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Timothy Touchberry and for the example of service and excellence he set for all who knew him.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Timothy Furman Touchberry and extend their deepest sympathy to his large and loving family and his many friends.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Timothy Furman Touchberry.
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4020 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF TIMOTHY FURMAN TOUCHBERRY AND EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HIS MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors H 4020?
H 4020 is sponsored by Murphy, Chris, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Robby Robbins, and Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat).
What is the current status of H 4020?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced February 18, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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