South Carolina H 4449: Krystal Robinson, Teacher of the Year

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2025-2026 Bill 4449 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4449

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and congratulate Macedonia Missionary 
Baptist Church of Spartanburg on the occasion of its one hundred thirty-first 
anniversary and to commend the church for over a century of devoted service to 
god and the community. 

Whereas, the members of 
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church reflect on their humble beginnings, 
recalling how a research committee discovered the original deed showing the 
purchase of land on West Henry Street in 1894. The group found that while the 
church was chartered in 1904, it had been organized a decade earlier; and 

Whereas, the original 
Macedonia Baptist Church was located at the corner of South Liberty and East 
Valley Streets, where services were held until July 1904 under the leadership 
of Reverend W.M. Evans. In that same year, the congregation moved to a 
temporary site over the Wright Scruggs Shoe Store in the Andrews Building. Outgrowing 
this space, the church began searching for a new home in the fall of 1904. A 
lot measuring fifty feet across the front was purchased, and a new slat 
building was constructed facing Exchange Street and the old C & WC 
Railroad. The church remained at this location from 1904 to 1914; and 

Whereas, in 1914, 
Reverend E.W. Bowen became pastor, overseeing a significant increase in membership. 
In response to this growth, the church was rebuilt as a wooden structure facing 
West Henry Street. In 1920, Reverend R. S. Sims became the church's tenth 
pastor, leading the congregation to make major improvements, including the 
construction of a new brick building around the old wooden structure; and

Whereas, under the 
leadership of Reverend A.M. Means, who became pastor in 1929, the church made 
significant internal improvements, including the installation of a new furnace, 
which replaced the old pot-bellied stoves. This furnace was a notable 
achievement during the challenging time of the Great Depression. Macedonia 
continued to grow in members and Christian love, and in 1942, Reverend W. L. 
Wilson became pastor, leading Macedonia through forty-six years of 
accomplishments, including the installation of new pews, a baptistery, and the 
purchase of a Hammond organ; and

Whereas, under the 
leadership of Reverend Kaiser W. Jones, who served as pastor until 1997, there 
were substantial improvements to the church, including the installation of a 
new sound system, intercom, alarm, and computer system. He increased the Deacon 
Board to twenty-one, included women on the Trustee Board, and encouraged the 
youth to become more involved in worship services. In 1998, Reverend Oscar R. 
Cleveland was elected pastor. He focused on preparing the congregation for the new 
millennium through holistic teaching and outreach. Reverend Dr. M. Keith 
McDaniel assumed leadership in 2010, where he serves today; and 

Whereas, throughout its 
history, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has been blessed with dedicated 
pastors and deacons, each playing a vital role in guiding the church and 
nurturing the congregation's growth. The deacons, though too numerous to 
mention individually, have faithfully served alongside the pastors, ensuring 
the smooth operation of the church; and

Whereas, Macedonia 
Missionary Baptist Church was founded to worship Almighty God and has remained 
steadfast in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, even amid challenges over 
the years. The Macedonia church family has always been united in faith, hope, 
and a firm belief in God's power. With these guiding principles, the church has 
continued to grow and progress; and

Whereas, for one 
hundred thirty-one years, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church has been a beacon 
of light and a community worship center in Spartanburg, and with God's grace, 
it will continue its godly heritage for many more years to come. 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 congratulate Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Spartanburg on the 
occasion of its one hundred thirty-first anniversary and commend the church for 
over a century of devoted service to God and the community. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

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