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2025-2026 Bill 4485 Text of Previous Version (May. 01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4485

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE DOUGLAS FURTICK, ALSO KNOWN AS 
803FRESH, ON THE PHENOMENAL SUCCESS OF HIS HIT SONG "BOOTS ON THE GROUND," TO 
HONOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOUTHERN SOUL MUSIC, AND TO RECOGNIZE HIM AS A NATIVE 
OF THE WAGENER-SALLEY AREA WHO CONTINUES TO REPRESENT SOUTH CAROLINA WITH PRIDE 
ON THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAGE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to honor and commend outstanding 
artists who bring pride to our State through their achievements, creativity, 
and cultural impact; and

Whereas, Douglas 
Furtick, known professionally as 803Fresh, was born on February 19, 1990, in 
Augusta, Georgia, and was raised in the Hollow Creek community in the Wagener-Salley 
area of South Carolina; and

Whereas, from an early 
age, his love for music was evident. Encouraged by his mother to share his gift, 
the young Douglas began singing publicly at Union Hill Baptist Church at just 
eight years old. After the passing of his father when Douglas was only 
fourteen, he joined the Cedar Branch Association Youth Choir, touring the East 
Coast and deepening his commitment to music and performance; and

Whereas, influenced by 
the soul sounds that surrounded him throughout his upbringing, Douglas 
gradually developed his own unique voice in the genre. His talent and drive led 
him to link with Snake Eyez Music Group, a collective of like-minded artists 
and visionaries who recognized his potential and helped elevate his career; and

Whereas, having adopted 
the stage name 803Fresh as a tribute to his South Carolina roots, Douglas, now 
one of the leading voices in the modern Southern soul movement, tours across 
cities and states and collaborates with fellow genre leaders such as King George, 
Charmeka Joquelle, and Frank Johnson; and

Whereas, his breakout 
single "Boots on the Ground" has achieved worldwide popularity, amassing over 
2.9 million streams (and counting) across digital platforms and earning him 
critical acclaim for its authentic storytelling, soulful delivery, and irresistible 
rhythm; and

Whereas, "Boots on the 
Ground" resonated far beyond the Southern soul audience, earning international 
attention when global music icon Beyoncé recognized the song and included a 
segment of it in her celebrated concert tour -- an extraordinary milestone for 
Douglas as an independent artist and a moment of pride for the South Carolina 
music community; and

Whereas, 803Fresh's 
success not only has brought him into the spotlight but also has shined a light 
on the vibrant, evolving Southern soul genre, inspiring a new generation of 
artists and helping redefine Southern music for the modern era; and

Whereas, the story of 
Douglas Furtick, beginning in a small town in rural South Carolina and 
progressing to global recognition, is a testament to the power of perseverance, 
talent, and authenticity, and the South Carolina House of Representatives 
proudly recognizes him as an artistic and cultural ambassador for our State. 
Now, therefore, 

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
Douglas Furtick, also known as 803Fresh, on the phenomenal success of his hit 
song "Boots on the Ground," honor his contributions to Southern soul music, and 
recognize him as a native of the Wagener-Salley area who continues to represent 
South Carolina with pride on the national and international stage.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Douglas "803Fresh" Furtick.

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