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SC H5418
Resolution
Status
3/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Govan
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AI Summary
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Dr. James Edward "Jim" Harvey of Orangeburg passed away on February 15, 2026, at age 80, prompting this expression of sympathy from the South Carolina House of Representatives
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Dr. Harvey held a Ph.D. from Cleveland State University and served as manager of psychological services for Cleveland Metropolitan School District, supervising 80 school psychologists, six interns, and five social workers
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After moving to Orangeburg in 2010, he served on the Joint Legislative Task Force on School Safety with Representative Jerry Govan, resulting in 60 recommendations including full staffing of school resource officers and mental health counselors
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Dr. Harvey received the Outstanding Advocate Award from the National Association of School Psychologists and the Ohio Council for Exceptional Children President's Award for Leadership
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He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ruth Owens Butts Harvey, two sons, and two grandchildren
Legislative Description
Dr. James E. Harvey, sympathy
Last Action
Introduced and adopted
3/25/2026