South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5733
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Anderson, Alexander, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, 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 June 25, 2026
Adopted by the House on June 25, 2026
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
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| 6/25/2026 | House | Introduced and adopted |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
A house RESOLUTION
to recognize and honor the Reverend Remus Harper Jr. upon the occassion of his retirement after forty years of exemplary ministry, and to wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to honor Reverend Remus Harper Jr. on his upcoming retirement from the ministry in September 2026; and
Whereas, Reverend Remus Harper Jr. a native of North Charleston, is the son of the late Remus Harper Sr. and Annabelle Stewart Harper. He has distinguished himself as a trailblazer in education, athletics, business, ministry, and community service; and
Whereas, he graduated as valedictorian and basketball team captain from Bonds Wilson High School in 1968 and, in 1972, became the first African American to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the College of Charleston, where he was also the institution's first African American athlete and recipient of a full basketball scholarship; and
Whereas, his pioneering achievements led to his induction into the College of Charleston Hall of Fame in 1994, recognition as a desegregation pioneer in 2008, and numerous honors for leadership, courage, and perseverance in overcoming racial barriers; and
Whereas, Reverend Harper enjoyed a distinguished career with General Motors Acceptance Corporation, becoming the first African American promoted to supervisory and management positions within the Charleston Branch; and
Whereas, he faithfully answered the call to ministry, serving as pastor of Shiloh AME Church and Mt. Carmel AME Church, secretary of the Palmetto Annual Conference, and currently as Presiding Elder of the Kingstree District, Palmetto Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; and
Whereas, his commitment to community service has included leadership roles with educational, civic, healthcare, and cultural organizations throughout South Carolina; and
Whereas, in recognition of his exemplary influence, leadership, and service, he was selected to carry the Olympic Torch during the 2001 Olympic Relay in Charleston; and
Whereas, he is blessed to share his life with his wife, the former Tanya Trescott, and is the proud father of two sons and grandfather of five cherished grandchildren; and
Whereas, Reverend Harper is widely respected as an encourager, a pioneer, and a leader whose humility, humor, faith, and service have positively impacted countless lives throughout South Carolina and beyond. 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 honor the Reverend Remus Harper Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after forty years of exemplary ministry, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Remus Harper Jr.
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