South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5144
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Erickson, Bradley, Teeple, M.M. Smith, B. Newton, Hartnett, Vaughan, Sanders, D. Mitchell, Huff, Davis, Whitmire, Duncan, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Dillard, Edgerton, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Terribile, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
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Introduced in the House on February 11, 2026
Adopted by the House on February 11, 2026
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
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| 2/11/2026 | House | Introduced and adopted |
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A house RESOLUTION
to declare the week of October 5-11, 2026, as "Classic Literature Week" in South Carolina in order to encourage educators, students, libraries, and community organizations to celebrate classic literature through various activities, events, and discussions that highlight the importance and relevance of these literary treasures.
Whereas, throughout history classic literature has played a significant role in shaping cultures, languages, and societal norms; and
Whereas, classic literature encompasses ageless works that have stood the test of time, that continue to inspire and influence generations of readers around the world; and
Whereas, the study and appreciation of classic literature foster critical thinking, encourage creativity, and promote cultural literacy among individuals of all ages; and
Whereas, celebrating Classic Literature Week will provide an opportunity to honor and acknowledge the enduring legacy of classic works and their impact on literature, arts, philosophy, and other disciplines; and
Whereas, Classic Literature Week will serve as a platform to promote the importance of preserving and promoting classic literary works for future generations to appreciate and to learn from them; and
Whereas, by recognizing the beauty, depth, and significance of classic literature, we aim to encourage a renewed interest in reading, studying, and discussing these timeless masterpieces. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, declare the week of October 5-11, 2026, as "Classic Literature Week" in South Carolina in order to encourage educators, students, libraries, and community organizations to celebrate classic literature through various activities, events, and discussions that highlight the importance and relevance of these literary treasures.
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