South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

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H. 5145

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Bauer, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, 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, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, 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

Summary: Columbia Garden Club, 100th anniversary

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date Body Action Description with journal page number
2/11/2026 House Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 6)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

02/11/2026



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE THE COLUMBIA GARDEN CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND TO HONOR ITS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BEAUTIFICATION AND ENRICHMENT OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the Columbia Garden Club, founded in 1926, is proudly celebrating one hundred years of service in 2026; and

 

Whereas, for a century, the Columbia Garden Club has been dedicated to enhancing Columbia's natural beauty and fostering a deeper appreciation for gardening, conservation, and civic pride; and

 

Whereas, the members of the Columbia Garden Club have generously volunteered their time, resources, and talents to improve public spaces and historic landmarks throughout the city and State; and

 

Whereas, among the club's notable and enduring contributions are adorning the state Christmas tree and decorating the South Carolina Governor's Mansion for the Christmas season, labors of love that bring beauty and joy to citizens of this great State and its visitors alike; and

 

Whereas, the Columbia Garden Club has supported and maintained numerous ongoing projects, including Historic Columbia, Riverbanks Botanical Garden, and the University of South Carolina Memorial Rose Garden. The club further supports and maintains Blue Star Memorial Markers, which honor members of the armed forces, and the Fisher House, which serves military families; and

 

Whereas, through its unwavering commitment to beautification, historic preservation, and community service, the Columbia Garden Club has created a lasting legacy, one that continues to enhance quality of life in Columbia and throughout South Carolina. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and celebrate the Columbia Garden Club on the occasion of its centennial anniversary and honor its significant contributions to the beautification and enrichment of the City of Columbia and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Columbia Garden Club.

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