Jimmie Redd 100th birthday

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

The bill formally congratulates Jimmie Redd on turning 100, honoring his WWII Army service, long textile career, community involvement, and family, with a copy presented to him.

Introduced and adopted

Summary of Bill H 5729 (Session 2025-2026) — South Carolina

Purpose and Intent

This is a House Resolution dedicated to congratulating Hiram Julian "Jimmie" Redd of Aiken County on the occasion of his 100th birthday (June 11, 2026).

The resolution recognizes his military service in the U.S. Army during World War II, his post-war career, family life, community involvement, and longstanding ties to local veterans groups and organizations.

The measure expresses best wishes for continued health and happiness and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Mr. Redd.

Key Provisions

Formal Congratulatory Text: The resolution states that the South Carolina House of Representatives congratulates Jimmie Redd on reaching his centennial birthday.

Presentation of Copy: It requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to Mr. Redd.

Biographical Highlights Included in the Resolution:

Birth: Born June 11, 1926, in Montmorenci, South Carolina.
Military Service: Entered active U.S. Army service on April 4, 1945; trained at Fort Jackson; served in the Pacific Theater with duties related to runway construction at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, and participated in preparations surrounding air operations, including B-29 operations.
Discharge and Reserves: Honorably discharged at Fort Bragg (November 28, 1946); continued in Army Reserves until 1949.
Post-Service Career: Worked 41 years in the textile industry with Graniteville Company; later served as maintenance head at Gregg Park in the late 1980s.
Family: Married to Effie Gertrude Black Redd (deceased) for 73 years; father to two children; grandfather to four; great-grandfather to seven.
Community Involvement: Active with the American Legion Post 77 and St. James Lutheran Church; participated in Graniteville’s 2022 Christmas parade representing the American Legion.

Tone and Effect: The resolution is ceremonial and honorary, with no changes to law or policy text beyond recognition.

Who Is Affected

While the bill is symbolic, it publicly acknowledges Hiram J. Redd and his family. There is no programmatic impact, budgetary allocation, or regulatory modification associated with this resolution.

Local entities cited (e.g., American Legion Post 77, St. James Lutheran Church, Graniteville community) are mentioned in the biographical narrative but are not required to implement any action.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Status: Introduced and adopted on June 25, 2026.

Sponsor Information: Primary sponsor listed with a long roster of co-sponsors from various House members, indicating broad ceremonial support.

Effective Date: As a commemorative resolution, it becomes effective upon adoption and passage by the House; no separate effective date is needed for policy changes.

Notable Details

The resolution connects Mr. Redd’s wartime service with a broader historical context, noting his hands-on work in constructing airfield facilities and his post-war civilian career.

It preserves a formal tradition of recognizing centenarians and veterans within the state legislature.

If you’d like, I can provide a plain-language one-page brief or a side-by-side comparison with other similar commemorations to illustrate common elements of South Carolina ceremonial resolutions.