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H 5731

Dr. Shirrie Miller

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

The resolution honors Dr. Shirrie B. Miller for over 40 years of Sumter public education, highlighting her historic role as the first African American woman principal at the Sumter

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Bill Summary · H 5731

Overview

  • Bill: H 5731
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: South Carolina
  • Type: House Resolution (honorific)
  • Title: Dr. Shirrie Miller
  • Action: Introduced and adopted on 2026-06-25
  • Primary purpose: Recognize and honor Dr. Shirrie B. Miller upon her retirement after more than forty years of service in public education within the Sumter Public School System.

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors Dr. Shirrie B. Miller for her long-standing dedication to education and leadership in Sumter, SC.
  • It acknowledges her role as the first African American woman to serve as principal of the Sumter Career and Technology Center.
  • It celebrates her commitment to student empowerment, leadership development, and career-ready education.
  • It publicly wishes her continued success and happiness in future endeavors.

Key Provisions and Provisions Carefully Noted

  • Recognition: The House explicitly recognizes and honors Dr. Miller on the occasion of her retirement.
  • Scope of Service: Highlights more than forty years of service as an educator and administrator within Sumter’s public school system.
  • Educational Background (as part of the honor):
    • B.S. in Business Administration from Morris College
    • M.Ed. in Business Education from South Carolina State University
    • Additional graduate work at the University of South Carolina
    • Ed.S. and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from South Carolina State University
  • Principal Achievement: Notes her retirement in February and her historic achievement as the first African American woman to hold the principal position at the Sumter Career and Technology Center.
  • Community and Service Emphasis: References her involvement with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and her broader service work supporting families in need, food pantries, homeless populations, school-aged children, and health-related causes (e.g., March of Dimes).
  • Personal and Professional Qualities: Describes her as a historian, mentor, advocate for youth development, and a proponent of leadership, education, and service; highlights interests in mentoring, community events, technology, travel, singing, and reading.
  • Procedure: The resolution includes a formal statement of appreciation and a request that a copy be presented to Dr. Miller.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Dr. Shirrie B. Miller (recipient of formal recognition).
  • Secondary: The Sumter Public School System community (students, educators, administrators) and the broader community that benefits from her leadership and retirement recognition.
  • Symbolic/Institutional: South Carolina House of Representatives, which issues the resolution as a ceremonial honor.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and Adoption: The resolution was introduced and adopted on June 25, 2026.
  • Presentation: The resolution calls for a copy to be presented to Dr. Miller.
  • Status: Ceremonial, non-binding; serves to publicly acknowledge and commend Dr. Miller’s career and retirement.

Notable Context

  • This is a commemorative resolution rather than a bill proposing laws or policy changes.
  • It foregrounds Dr. Miller’s leadership milestones, educational credentials, and community service as basis for recognition.
  • The extensive list of co-sponsors demonstrates broad legislative support for honoring Dr. Miller.

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

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