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H 3840

Thomas Lee Read Memorial Intersection

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tom Hartnett

Requests SCDOT name the Harborview Road and Fort Sumter Drive intersection on James Island the Thomas Lee Read Memorial Intersection and install signs.

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence
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Bill Summary · H 3840

Summary — H 3840: "Thomas Lee Read Memorial Intersection" (Concurrent Resolution)

Purpose

This concurrent resolution requests that the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) name the intersection of Harborview Road and Fort Sumter Drive on James Island in Charleston County the "Thomas Lee Read Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate signs or markers bearing that name. It is an honorary designation recognizing the life and community service of Thomas Lee Read (1930–2011).

Key provisions

  • Requests SCDOT to name the intersection of Harborview Road and Fort Sumter Drive, James Island, Charleston County, as the "Thomas Lee Read Memorial Intersection."
  • Requests that SCDOT erect appropriate signs or markers at the location containing those words.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

Background on Thomas Lee Read (as recited in the resolution)

  • Born May 10, 1930; raised in the James Island community.
  • Eagle Scout; graduated from the High School of Charleston (1947) and The Citadel; earned a B.S. in civil engineering (1952); U.S. Army veteran.
  • Longtime local real estate developer and civic leader: member of Read & Read REALTORS, involved in development of Lawton Bluff area and other James Island subdivisions; served in leadership roles with Charleston and South Carolina REALTORS; named REALTOR of the Year (1978).
  • Participated in civic boards (e.g., Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community trustee) and was an avid photographer.
  • Died October 30, 2011.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary administrative action falls to SCDOT (sign design, installation, and maintenance).
  • Local residents, visitors, and the Read family benefit symbolically from the memorial designation.
  • Fiscal impact is likely minimal and limited to the cost of producing and installing signs/markers; no specific appropriation is included.

Legislative history & status

  • Introduced (House) January 30, 2025.
  • Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions; committee reported favorably (Feb 26, 2025).
  • Adopted by the House and sent to the Senate (Feb 27, 2025); Senate concurred (Feb 27, 2025).
  • Recalled from Committee on Transportation (Mar 12, 2025); adopted and returned to House with concurrence (Mar 13, 2025).
  • Filed/printed multiple times; a hearing was later scheduled for July 22, 2025 (per docket).

Fiscal/administrative notes

  • The resolution does not appropriate funds. Any sign installation costs would be handled by SCDOT or through customary memorial sign programs and local coordination.

Note on source materials

The provided document also contains unrelated draft statutory language (a Massachusetts bill on fraudulent representation of accredited veterans service officers). That material appears to be included in error and is not part of this South Carolina concurrent resolution.

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

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