South Carolina H 5039: Nathaniel A. Barber

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2025-2026 Bill 5039 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5039

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A house RESOLUTION

To recognize and honor Nathaniel A. Barber for his 
outstanding leadership and service as former chief executive officer of the 
South Carolina Community Loan Fund and for his enduring dedication to community 
development across the state of south Carolina.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize and honor 
Nathaniel A. Barber for his invaluable contributions to the South Carolina 
Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) and for his steadfast dedication to advancing 
community development across the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, Mr. Barber 
served with distinction as former chief executive officer of the South Carolina 
Community Loan Fund, providing visionary and mission-focused leadership that 
strengthened the organization's ability to expand access to responsible capital 
and inclusive economic opportunity for individuals, small businesses, and 
communities throughout the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, with more than 
twenty years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Barber has long 
championed strategic investment and responsible finance, and he was the first 
to make an investment in SCCLF under the Community Reinvestment Act on behalf 
of South State Bank, helping to catalyze broader engagement in community 
development finance across South Carolina; and

Whereas, through his 
leadership and collaboration with public, private, and philanthropic partners, 
Mr. Barber's efforts have contributed to meaningful investment in economic 
development projects serving communities across the state, supporting job 
creation, neighborhood revitalization, and long-term community resilience; and 

Whereas, in 2023, Mr. 
Barber played a critical role in efforts resulting in the South Carolina 
Community Loan Fund being awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credit 
allocation from the United States Department of the Treasury, Community 
Development Financial Institutions Fund and SCCLF was one of only three community 
development entities in South Carolina to receive this allocation; and 

Whereas, as of January 
5, 2026, Mr. Barber's dedicated efforts again resulted in the South Carolina 
Community Loan Fund receiving $75 million in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation 
from the United States Department of the Treasury, Community Development 
Financial Institutions Fund. This substantial NMTC allocation represents the 
largest funding award received by SCCLF to date, marking a milestone that will 
further strengthen SCCLF's capacity to deliver transformative community and economic 
development outcomes across South Carolina; and 

Whereas, it is fitting 
and proper that the South Carolina House of Representatives pause to commend 
Nathaniel A. Barber for his exemplary service, principled leadership, and 
lasting impact on community development in this State. The members extend their 
best wishes for continued success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors. 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 Nathaniel A. Barber for his outstanding 
leadership and service as former chief executive officer of the South Carolina 
Community Loan Fund and for his enduring dedication to community development 
across the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Nathaniel A. Barber.

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