S 418

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 418
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF GRAMMY-AWARD-NOMINATED ENTERTAINER
AND COLUMBIA NATIVE ANGIE STONE, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST
SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened by the untimely passing of
Grammy-Award-nominated entertainer Angie Stone, a native of Columbia, on March
1, 2025, at the age of 63; and
Whereas, born in 1961,
Angela Laverne "Angie" Brown began her life journey in Columbia, where she grew
up and went from singing in church to forming the early hip hop trio the
Sequence. She was a member of the congregation at Columbia's First Nazareth Baptist
Church, and her alma mater was C.A. Johnson High School, where she was honored
in 2015 on the occasion of the release of a new album and the start of a
concert tour; and
Whereas, in time, Angie
moved to New York, where she signed a recording contract with Sugar Hill
Records and the Sequence. She later joined another musical trio, Vertical Hold,
before launching her solo career; and
Whereas, over the
course of her career as a solo artist, Angie Stone had hits with singles "No
More Rain," "Wish I Didn't Miss You," "More Than a Woman," and "U Haul," among
other songs. The latter two were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Further,
this neo-soul musical star had gold records with her 1999 debut album, Black
Diamond, and the 2001 follow-up, Mahogany Soul, which have combined
for more than a million sales. Angie was also a prolific actress, appearing in
a combined forty movies and TV shows; and
Whereas, Angie Stone leaves
to cherish her memory her two children, daughter Diamond and son Michael
D'Angelo Archer II, as well as a legion of appreciative fans and friends. She
will be missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their
profound sorrow upon the passing of Grammy-Award-nominated entertainer and
Columbia native Angie Stone, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest
sympathy to her family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution
be presented to the family.
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