SC H4243

Requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation name a 7.97-mile portion of Exodus Drive (SC Highway #S-264) in Georgetown County as "Johnny Morant Highway" and erect appropriate markers

Honors Johnny Morant (1950-2020), who served on Georgetown County Council for 25 years, including 22 years as chairman or vice chairman from 1993 until his tenure ended

Morant held a law degree from the University of Illinois and was a partner at Morant and Morant, LLC

Credits Morant with spearheading Georgetown County's 20-year strategic plan that included construction of the Judicial Center, airport terminal, Carroll Ashmore Campbell Marine Complex, three library facilities, and multiple Fire/EMS stations

The highway segment runs from the intersection at North Fraser Street (US Highway 701) to a second intersection with US Highway 701