South Carolina H 5527: Barb Rollins Retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 5527 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5527

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A house RESOLUTION

To recognize and honor Barbara Lee Rollins upon the 
occasion of her retirement, to commend her for more than five decades of 
dedicated service to music education and community life, and to wish her much 
happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Barbara Lee 
Rollins upon her retirement after more than fifty years of exemplary leadership 
in musical organizations throughout Aiken, as well as her steadfast commitment 
to inspiring young people to develop and excel in their musical talents; and

Whereas, Barbara 
Rollins established a strong musical foundation during her high school years as 
a member of the South Dakota All-State Band and as a soloist with the South 
Dakota All-State Orchestra. She later earned a master's degree in Instrumental 
Music Education from the University of Illinois and began her distinguished career 
as a band director in Illinois public schools before bringing her talents to 
Aiken; and

Whereas, in 1974, she 
and her husband, Roger, co-founded the Aiken Community Band. She further 
expanded her impact in 1999 by founding and directing the Rollins Christian Big 
Band, the Rollins Brass Ensemble, and the Aiken Area Akademie (AAA) Home School 
Band, inspiring generations of award-winning young musicians; and

Whereas, in 2014, Ms. 
Rollins founded and directed the South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band 
program, and in 2017 she was honored as Aiken's Best Band Music Instructor by 
the Aiken Award Program; and 

Whereas, together with 
her husband, Barbara Rollins has enriched countless civic and community events, 
including Wreaths Across America ceremonies, veterans' programs, Christmas outreach 
for shut-ins, and the Aiken Christmas Parade, where the AAA Band was frequently 
recognized as a top musical entry. Most recently, she contributed her talents 
to America's 250 Anniversary concerts at Hopelands Gardens; and 

Whereas, her leadership 
also includes decades of service as Musical Director for Aiken's National Day 
of Prayer, nineteen years as Entertainment Chairperson for Aiken's Makin', and 
many years as co-chair of entertainment for Aiken's One Table. She has also 
shared her gifts as a trumpet soloist at churches, weddings, funerals, and 
numerous community gatherings; and 

Whereas, for her 
exemplary leadership and tireless service of over fifty years, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to extend best wishes 
to Barbara as she transitions to a well-deserved retirement in the days ahead. 
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 Barbara Lee Rollins upon the occasion 
of her retirement, commend her for more than five decades of dedicated service 
to music education and community life, and wish her much happiness and 
fulfillment in the years ahead. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Barbara Lee Rollins.

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