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SC S1066

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronnie Cromer

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests the South Carolina Department of Transportation name the bridge crossing the CSX Railroad track along South Carolina Highway 72 in the Town of Whitmire as the "Carol Thomas Memorial Bridge"

  • Honors Carol Thomas (March 13, 1950 – January 23, 2018), a Newberry County native who served as Whitmire Fire Department Chief, Mayor Pro Tempore of Whitmire, and member of Whitmire Town Council

  • Recognizes Thomas's 35-year career as Winn Dixie market manager and his ownership of Piggly Wiggly of Whitmire beginning in 2006

  • Directs SCDOT to erect appropriate markers or signs at the bridge location with the memorial designation

  • Resolution introduced by Senator Cromer on March 26, 2026; subsequently recalled on March 31, 2026

Legislative Description

Carol Thomas Memorial Bridge

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

4/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Invitations and Memorial Resolutions4/2/2026
Transportation3/26/2026

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