Loading chat...
SC H3002
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Bamberg
Click for details
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