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S 1201

William Ellington Sr. Bridge Naming

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Grooms

Name the French Quarter Creek Bridge in Huger as William Ellington Sr. Bridge and install signage acknowledging his community service.

Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
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Bill Summary · S 1201

Summary of Bill: S 1201 (Session: 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a concurrent resolution requesting the naming of a public bridge in Huger, Berkeley County.
  • Specifically, it seeks to name the French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road “William Ellington Sr. Bridge” and to erect markers or signs at the location indicating the designation.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official Action Requested: The Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is asked to name the bridge “William Ellington Sr. Bridge.”
  • Signage: The resolution requests the installation of appropriate markers or signs at the bridge to display the designation.
  • Acknowledgment of Honoree: The proposal provides a biographical overview of William Ellington Sr., highlighting:
    • Birth: February 17, 1923, in Huger, SC.
    • Education: Attended Cainhoy Public Schools and Berkley Training Night School (carpentry).
    • Military Service: United States Army veteran, served during World War II (enlisted 1943).
    • Career: Carpenter by training; employed by the Naval Supply Center Transportation Department (retired).
    • Community and Civic Involvement: Active church member and leader at Zion United Methodist Church; roles included Usher Board president, Class Leader, Trustee Board president, Pastor’s Parish Relations Committee member, United Methodist Men member, and Honorary Usher Emeritus. Also involved in church property maintenance.
    • Civic Leadership: Active mentor and volunteer in Huger; involvement with East Cooper Lodge #7 and the NAACP; transported community members to church, groceries, appointments, and voting precincts; emphasized education and youth empowerment despite an eighth-grade education.
    • Death: January 7, 1998.
  • Legislative Scope: The resolution is a ceremonial, symbolic act and does not create new law or funding; it solely requests the naming action and signage by the Department of Transportation.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary Entity: The French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road in Huger, Berkeley County.
  • Local Community: Residents of Huger and Berkeley County who would interact with or recognize the bridge’s new designation.
  • Department of Transportation: Responsible for evaluating and implementing the naming and signage if the request is approved.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced May 22, 2026; referred to the Committee on Transportation.
  • Committee Action: Recalled from the Committee on Transportation and adopted, with the bill moving to the House (as of June 25, 2026).
  • Status: The resolution has progressed through committee and was adopted by the Senate and House as of the latest action, with the next steps involving presentation to the family and formal implementation by SCDOT if carried through.

Sponsors

  • Primary Sponsor: Noted as a concurrent resolution with a co-sponsor: Larry Grooms.

Notes on Scope and Implications

  • This is a symbolic act recognizing an individual’s contributions to the local community and does not establish new statutory authority or dedicated funding.
  • Final implementation depends on the Department of Transportation’s acceptance and administrative processes for naming public infrastructure.

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

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