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SC H3002

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Justin Bamberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation rename the portion of Govan Road in Bamberg County from its intersection with Voorhees Road to its intersection with US Highway 321 as "William H. Nimmons Sr. Road"

  • Honors William H. Nimmons (1929-2019), who served 33 years on Bamberg County Council as one of the first two Black members elected to that body

  • Recognizes Nimmons' contributions including creating Bamberg County Handy Ride, establishing the Olar-Govan-Middle Place Regional Water System, and helping establish the Bamberg County Animal Shelter

  • Nimmons was a Korean War veteran, educator, and school principal who lived on Govan Road for 62 years and was named 2009 Bamberg County Citizen of the Year

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to erect appropriate signs or markers at the location

Legislative Description

William H. Nimmons Memorial Road

Last Action

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/5/2025
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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