South Carolina S 195: Lafayette bicentennial celebration

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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 195

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Committee Report

January 30, 2025

S. 195

Introduced 
by Senators Campsen, Davis, Matthews, Cromer and Leber 

S. Printed 1/30/25--S. [SEC 
1/30/2025 11:45 AM]

Read the first time January 30, 2025

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The committee on Senate Family and 
Veterans' Services

To whom was referred a Resolution (S. 195) to 
declare the month of march 2025 as "the celebration of the bicentennial of the 
marquis de lafayette's visit during his farewell tour of the nation in 1825" in, 
etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered 
the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

THOMAS YOUNG for Committee.

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH 2025 AS "THE 
CELEBRATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE'S VISIT DURING HIS 
FAREWELL TOUR OF THE NATION IN 1825" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, in 1824, to 
celebrate the United States' fiftieth anniversary, President James Monroe 
invited the Marquis de Lafayette to tour the United States, all twenty-four 
states of that time. Renowned as "The Nation's Guest," Lafayette's tour was met 
with great fanfare. For the Marquis, his 1824-1825 U.S. tour marked a return to 
the country he helped establish and whose democratic principles he viewed as a 
beacon of hope for the world; and

Whereas, the Marquis 
visited Washington, D.C., and numerous cities across the twenty-four states, 
receiving a jubilant reception and welcome from a grateful nation; and

Whereas, in March 1825, 
the Marquis de Lafayette traversed the great State of South Carolina, beginning 
his journey in Cheraw on March 6 and proceeding through Camden, Columbia, 
Charleston, Edisto, and Beaufort, where on March 18 he concluded his visit 
before continuing on to Georgia; and

Whereas, during the 
year 2025, precisely two centuries since the Marquis's distinguished visit, 
numerous educational and commemorative programs are being organized throughout 
South Carolina to honor his remarkable historic sojourn in our State; and

Whereas, South Carolina 
Day falls during the month of March, and, therefore, as provided by state law, 
educational institutions across the State are encouraged to engage in programs 
that celebrate this significant commemoration; and

Whereas, the Marquis de 
Lafayette demonstrated unwavering commitment in supporting the United States 
during its struggle for independence, thereby embodying the highest ideals of 
international friendship and democratic principles. Now, therefore, 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, declare the month 
of March 2025 as "The Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Marquis de 
Lafayette's Visit During his Farewell Tour of the Nation in 1825" in South 
Carolina.

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