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H 4120

Staff Sgt. Kenneth Jason Wilburn Memorial Intersection

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Gilliam

South Carolina designates an intersection as the Staff Sgt. Kenneth Jason Wilburn Memorial Intersection to honor the military service member's service and memory.

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence
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Bill Summary · H 4120

Legislative bill overview

H 4120 designates a specific intersection in South Carolina as the "Staff Sgt. Kenneth Jason Wilburn Memorial Intersection" in honor of the military service member. The bill involves placing a commemorative designation at a local intersection, likely with signage reflecting the memorial name.

Why is this important

Memorial designations serve to honor fallen or distinguished service members and create public recognition within communities. This provides lasting tribute to Staff Sgt. Wilburn's service while potentially educating the public about his contributions each time they pass the location.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and maintenance: Unclear who bears the cost of signage installation, replacement, and maintenance over time
  • Selection criteria: No public information available about why this specific intersection was chosen or whether there are established criteria for such memorials
  • Proliferation concerns: Some may question whether numerous memorial designations could dilute their significance or create administrative burden

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

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