South Carolina H 5549: SC National Guard, 1-118 Infantry Battalion

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2025-2026 Bill 5549 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 21, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5549

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE REVEREND DOCTOR ANGELA 
WILLIAMS OF ORANGEBURG FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF 
ORANGEBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE 
ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, it is with 
great pleasure that the South Carolina House of Representatives recognizes 
those individuals who give tirelessly of themselves to the welfare of this 
great state's citizenry. Having spent her life serving others, the Reverend 
Doctor Angela Williams of Orangeburg exemplifies such South Carolinians; and

Whereas, a native of 
Orangeburg, Angela Williams came into this world the second of seven children 
born to Lillie Reed and Herman Smalls. She attended the public schools of 
Orangeburg and graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in 1977. Seeking 
additional preparation for her life's work, the young Angela furthered her 
education at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Voorhees College, 
followed by training at Benedict College in business administration and at 
Columbia International University, where she received master's degrees in 
teaching and in educational administration. She also holds an education 
specialist degree in curriculum and instruction from Cambridge College; 
received her bachelor's degree in biblical studies from the International 
School of Religion and her master's degree and a doctorate in divinity from the 
Spirit of Truth Institute in Richmond, Virginia; and holds a Ph.D. and 
Christian education degree from the Institute of Christian Works in Seattle, 
Washington. The Lord has used her to bring emotional healing to people who have 
been hurt, rejected, and deceived; and

Whereas, Dr. Williams 
is an educator, pastor, teacher, published author and poet, and a national 
recording artist. Using her musical skills, she continues to contribute to her 
hometown, performing with the Celebration Choir, as well as singing with Rosemary 
Griffin and Company, the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses 
(Orangeburg Chapter), and the recording group Seasoned. As a Christian speaker, 
she recently spoke at Jones Memorial AME Zion Church's Good Friday services; as 
a writer, she has authored Free! Not Locked Up Anymore, Spiritual 
Abuse in the Church, Inspired to Grow, The Grieving Process, 
and Behind the Mask, among numerous other publications; and

Whereas, featured in South 
Carolina Voyager magazine in December 2025, Angela has been nominated for various 
awards, including Songwriter of the Year, Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year, 
Female Gospel Artist of the Year, and the Pinnacle Award, bestowed by Gospel 
Choice Music Awards. Recently, she was granted the Phenomenal Woman Award by 
the School of the Great Commission in Orangeburg; and

Whereas, moreover, Angela 
Williams serves her God and her community as a member of Church Women United 
(Columbia) and the NAACP; and

Whereas, at home, this 
multigifted woman tutors middle school students in mathematics. She also serves 
as a caterer for her own business, Angi's Delights, and continues to provide 
personal meals for friends and family; and

Whereas, the members of 
the House of Representatives recognize that the success of the State of South 
Carolina, the strength of its communities, and the vitality of American society 
as a whole depend, in great measure, upon the dedication of individuals like 
Dr. Angela Williams who use their talents and resources to serve others. 
Gratefully, the House acknowledges Dr. Williams's valuable contributions to the 
betterment of the Palmetto State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor the Reverend Doctor Angela Williams of 
Orangeburg for her many years of service to the people of Orangeburg County and 
extend best wishes for much success in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Reverend Doctor Angela 
Williams.

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