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S 729

Lewis Boone Memorial Intersection

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Graham

SCDOT should name the SC 34 and McGee Town Road intersection in Lee County “Lewis W. Boone Memorial Intersection” and install markers honoring his WWI heroism.

Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence
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Bill Summary · S 729

Bill Summary: S 729 (2025-2026) – Lewis Boone Memorial Intersection

Overview

  • Type: Concurrent Resolution
  • Jurisdiction: South Carolina
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: Lewis Boone Memorial Intersection
  • Status: Adopted by both chambers and returned to Senate with concurrence (as of 2026-04-16)
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor (noted) with Co-sponsor Jeffrey Graham
  • Primary Request: The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) should name a specific intersection in Lee County “Lewis W. Boone Memorial Intersection” and place markers/signage honoring Lewis W. Boone.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks formal recognition of Lewis W. Boone, a Lee County native and World War I hero, by naming the intersection at the junction of SC Highway 34 and McGee Town Road in Lee County after him.
  • It asks SCDOT to erect appropriate markers or signs bearing the designated name.

Key Provisions

  • Geographic Focus: Intersection of South Carolina Highway 34 and McGee Town Road, Lee County.
  • Honorary Designation: The intersection would be named “Lewis W. Boone Memorial Intersection.”
  • Marker/Signage: SCDOT to erect markers or signs at the location reflecting the designation.
  • Notification/Delivery: A copy of the resolution should be forwarded to SCDOT and presented to the Boone family.

About Lewis W. Boone (Context for Honorary Name)

  • Birth: March 9, 1897, in Lee County.
  • Military Service: U.S. Army private first class, Company M, 118th Infantry, 30th Division.
  • World War I Service: Served June 26, 1915 – April 10, 1919; served at Vaux-Andigny, France.
  • Bravery and Honors: Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart for actions on October 11, 1918, while delivering an important message under heavy artillery and machine-gun fire; wounded during the action.
  • Campaigns: Also participated in campaigns at St. Martin and Seville.
  • Death and Burial: Passed away October 28, 1956; buried in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Bishopville.
  • Rationale for Honor: The resolution cites Boone’s heroism and South Carolina heritage as the basis for commemorating him via an intersection name.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Referral History: Referred to Committee on Transportation (initially 2025-12-10); later recalled and handled by relevant committees (Transportation; Invitations and Memorial Resolutions).
  • Committee Actions:
    • 2026-03-24: Recalled from Committee on Transportation.
    • 2026-03-25: Adopted by both chambers and sent to the House/Senate as applicable.
    • 2026-04-15: Committee reports favorable (Invitations and Memorial Resolutions).
    • 2026-04-16: Adopted and returned to Senate with concurrence.
  • Effective Status: As a concurrent resolution honoring a person, this bill does not impose new regulations or funding obligations beyond signage; it directs naming and markers, typically implemented by SCDOT.

Potential Impact

  • Local Recognition: Provides a formal honor for a Lee County veteran, potentially fostering community remembrance.
  • Signage/Maintenance: Requires SCDOT action to produce and install signage; no specified funding or maintenance plan is stated in the resolution.
  • Public Interface: Creates a named landmark that residents, visitors, and veterans’ communities may reference.

Summary

S 729 is a concurrent resolution requesting SCDOT to name the intersection of SC Highway 34 and McGee Town Road in Lee County the “Lewis W. Boone Memorial Intersection” and to install appropriate markers. It memorializes Lewis W. Boone for his World War I service and heroism, aligning with South Carolina’s practice of honoring distinguished residents through commemorative roadway designations. The measure has progressed through committee and both chambers, culminating in adoption with concurrence.

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

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