S 1201

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 1201
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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Committee Report
August 11, 2026
S. 1201
Introduced
by Senator Grooms
S. Printed 8/11/26--H.
Read the first time June 25, 2026
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The committee on House Invitations
and Memorial Resolutions
To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S.
1201) to request that the Department of Transportation name the French Quarter
Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road in Huger in Berkeley County "William Ellington Sr.
Bridge", etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully considered
the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
DENNIS MOSS for Committee.
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A concurrent RESOLUTION
TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NAME The French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road IN Huger In Berkeley
COUNTY "William Ellington Sr. Bridge" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT
THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
Whereas, William
Ellington Sr. was born on February 17, 1923, in Huger. He was a student of
Cainhoy Public Schools and a graduate of Berkley Training Night School, where
he studied carpentry; and
Whereas, a veteran of
the United States Army, Mr. Ellington enlisted in 1943 and faithfully served
his country during World War II; and
Whereas, upon returning
from his military service, Mr. Ellington utilized his carpentry degree and was
employed by the Naval Supply Center Transportation Department where he later
retired; and
Whereas, a devout
Christian, Mr. Ellington was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, where he
served as president of the Usher Board, Class Leader, president of the Trustee
Board, member of the Pastor's Parish Relations Committee, member of the United
Methodist Men, and Honorary Usher Emeritus. He also supervised and maintained
the church's properties, making repairs when needed; and
Whereas, a civic
leader, Mr. Ellington was a well-respected volunteer and mentor in the Huger
community. In addition to being an active member of East Cooper Lodge #7 and
the NAACP, he was known to transport community members to church, the grocery
store, doctor's appointments, and voting precincts. Mr. Ellington was also a
strong mentor, stressing the importance of education and empowering the youth
of his community despite only having received an eighth-grade education; and
Whereas, although Mr.
Ellington passed on January 7th, 1998, his impact and legacy of
servant leadership is still felt by local leaders, his many family members and
friends, and the Huger community; and
Whereas, it would be
only fitting and proper to pay tribute to this son of South Carolina by naming
a portion of road in the State in his honor.  Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the
Department of Transportation name the French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy
Road in Huger in Berkeley County "William Ellington Sr. Bridge" and erect
appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the designation.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation
and presented to the family of William Ellington Sr.
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