South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5798
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. G.M. Smith, Weeks, Alexander, Anderson, 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, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
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Introduced in the House on August 25, 2026
Adopted by the House on August 25, 2026
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | House | Introduced and adopted |
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A house RESOLUTION
To honor and congratulate Mark A. Williams, of Sumter County, upon receiving the inaugural Swan Lake Sentinel Award at the 2026 Swan Lake Premiere Film Festival.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to learn that on September 11, 2026, Mark A. Williams will receive the inaugural Swan Lake Sentinel Award in recognition of his exceptional military service and enduring contributions to the art of filmmaking at the Swan Lake Premiere Film Festival held at the Sumter Little Theatre; and
Whereas, Mark Williams is a retired and disabled United States Army Major who honorably served his country for twenty-three years as a combat engineer before bringing his leadership and creativity to the Sumter community. He is the founder of MAWilliams Films, an independent film production company. He is dedicated to expanding Sumter's presence in the entertainment industry by creating opportunities for local actors, artists, and production talent; and
Whereas, as a filmmaker, Major Williams is known for expertly showcasing character-driven emotions within his films, as well as strong visual storytelling with the use of old-school practical effects; and
Whereas, his feature-film debut, "Mary's Lake," was locally filmed at Poinsett State Park and produced on a modest budget. The film has been shown at many film festivals, receiving favorable reviews and earning seven film-festival awards; and
Whereas, Major Williams is committed to giving back to his community. He continuously works with Sumter Little Theatre, supporting them through efforts such as a screening he hosted of "Mary's Lake," with all of the proceeds going to benefit the theatre; and
Whereas, through his distinguished military service, award-winning filmmaking, entrepreneurship, and investment in local talent, Major Williams continues to demonstrate an exemplary commitment to service and to strengthening the arts and entertainment community in Sumter and across 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, honor and congratulate Mark A. Williams, of Sumter County, upon receiving the inaugural Swan Lake Sentinel Award at the 2026 Swan Lake Independent Film Festival.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mark A. Williams.
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