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H 5564

Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

South Carolina House resolution formally welcomes and honors Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson as the keynote speaker for Spartanburg’s Democracy for All Ball.

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Bill Summary · H 5564

Summary of Bill H 5564 (2025-2026 Session, South Carolina)

Note: This document provides a clear, nonpartisan overview of the bill as introduced and adopted by the South Carolina House of Representatives. The bill is a House Resolution, not a law, and serves to recognize a visiting national figure.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a House Resolution welcoming Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson of Illinois to South Carolina.
  • It designates Spartanburg’s Third Annual Democracy for All Ball as the occasion for the welcome.
  • Congressman Jackson is identified as the keynote speaker for the event, which is sponsored by the Spartanburg County Democratic Party.
  • The resolution notes that the event honors a Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from Upstate South Carolina, and that this year the award is being given posthumously to Jesse Jackson (the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.), with Congressman Jackson accepting on his father’s behalf.

2) Key Provisions and Provisions/Changes

  • The resolution formally expresses the South Carolina House’s welcome to Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson.
  • It acknowledges his role as keynote speaker at the Democracy for All Ball in Spartanburg, scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026.
  • It provides background on Congressman Jackson, including:
    • He represents Illinois’ 1st Congressional District.
    • His family background in civil rights and social justice (son of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and Jacqueline Jackson).
    • His work with the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and focus on innocence/juvenile justice cases.
    • His involvement in international and domestic human rights efforts.
    • His advocacy for public education and various career experiences in business and academia.
  • The resolution states a commitment to welcome and extend best wishes to Congressman Jackson during his visit and appearance as keynote speaker.
  • A copy of the resolution is to be presented to Congressman Jackson.

3) Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Effect: Public proclamation by the South Carolina House of Representatives honoring and welcoming Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson.
  • Event Context: Aligns with Spartanburg’s Democracy for All Ball, elevating the profile of the event and its keynote address.
  • No regulatory or fiscal changes are proposed; no new programs, funding, or statutory changes are enacted by this resolution.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History: Introduced and adopted on April 22, 2026.
  • Sponsors: Large list of co-sponsors from various South Carolina House members (demonstrating broad bipartisan committee support typical for ceremonial resolutions).
  • Effective Date: As a resolution, it becomes part of the official record upon adoption; it does not create enforceable duties beyond ceremonial recognition.
  • Event Date Mentioned: May 11, 2026 (the date of Spartanburg’s Democracy for All Ball, where Jackson serves as keynote speaker).

5) Notes for Readers

  • This document is ceremonial in nature. It does not authorize funding, alter law, or impose new obligations on state or local governments.
  • The resolution highlights the guest’s background and the event’s significance to Upstate South Carolina.
  • It serves as a formal gesture of welcome and recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with typical ceremonial resolutions or pull out quotes for briefing materials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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