South Carolina S 887: Pregnant inmates

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2025-2026 Bill 887 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 04, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 887

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF 
Lawson George AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY 
FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lawson 
George on January 30, 2026; and

Whereas, a native of Walterboro, 
Mr. George was born on February 19, 1944 to the late Holland Lawson George Sr. 
and the late Marie Razor George. He graduated from Colleton County High School 
in 1962, and he graduated from the barbering program at Denmark Technical 
College in Denmark in 1964; and

Whereas, Mr. George 
began his career as a barber in Kingstree, where he built a respected barbering 
career that spanned over sixty years. Throughout those years he became a 
mentor, friend, and trusted listener to generations of clients; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Mr. George served with many community organizations, including as a 
member of the Palmetto Barber's Association for more than thirty years and as a 
member of Sunlight Lodge #221 in Walterboro. He was previously employed with 
Redmond Richardson Funeral Home, and he also served many years on the Williamsburg 
County Board of Alcohol and Drug Abuse; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, he was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of 
Reverend W. E. Chaney. Later, he transferred his membership to Greater Bethel 
A.M.E. Church, where he remained a dedicated and faithful member. He served on 
the Trustee Board, Steward Board, Finance Committee, Usher Board, Male Choir, 
and as president of the Men's Club; and

Whereas, Mr. George was 
preceded in death by his parents; his two sisters, Gertie Ann Williams and Etta 
Mae Sumter; and his two brothers, Ernest George and Daniel George; and

Whereas, Mr. George 
leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Ruth George; his three loving children, 
Sheila George, Marcus (Cheryl) George, and Lateefa (Carl) Sinkler; six 
grandchildren, Ja'Wonn, Ka'Wonn, Shaylah, Tatiana, Jaylon, and Travis (TJ); four 
great-grandchildren, Ava, Jrayven, Ja'Kobie, and Tierney; three brothers, 
Thomas George, Willie Ray (Cindy) George, and Eugene Donaldson; three sisters-in-law, 
Gracie Ellison, Barbara (Molten) Selby, who was raised like a daughter, and 
Janice George; a special sister-in-law, Gwendolyn George; three devoted friends 
that he took as sons, Christopher Williams, Henry "Buddah Rat" Nesmith, and 
Dwayne Fulton, a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. 
He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
express profound sorrow upon the passing of Lawson George and extend the 
deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Lawson George.

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