South Carolina H 4473: The Woman's Club of Columbia

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2025-2026 Bill 4473 Text of Previous Version (May. 01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4473

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF COLUMBIA AND ITS 
MEMBERS UPON THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO THANK THE ORGANIZATION FOR 
ITS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF the city of COlUMBIA.

Whereas, the South Carolina 
House of Representatives is pleased to learn that on May 27, 2025, The Woman's 
Club of Columbia will celebrate its one hundredth anniversary; and

Whereas, in 1924, members of 
the Civic League met to discuss the need for a Woman's Club in the City of 
Columbia. In May of 1925, those women met at the Jefferson Hotel and The 
Woman's Club of Columbia became a reality; and

Whereas, the goal of the club 
was to promote the educational, artistic, civic, humanitarian, and social 
issues which continue to this day; and

Whereas, the country dealt with 
the deep depression of the late 1920s and 1930s, and volunteer work was needed 
more than ever so the Woman's Club of Columbia stepped up to help many families 
in crisis; and 

Whereas, with increased 
membership, church community rooms no longer were adequate and eventually the 
task of building a clubhouse began during the unsettling climate of the war in 
Europe. These women were undeterred and accomplished the dream of having their 
own clubhouse; and

Whereas, by living the 
volunteer spirit, the Woman's Club of Columbia joined the General Federation of 
Woman's Clubs (GFWC) in 1942, to handle hands-on projects that provided 
immediate impact in Columbia; and 

Whereas, the country was at war 
in Europe and the Pacific, and The Woman's Club stepped up to aid in the war 
effort through tin can drives, volunteering at the USO and Red Cross, and 
hosting military families stationed at Fort Jackson; and 

Whereas, in the decades to 
follow, donations were given to the March of Dimes, scholarships to students in 
need of college assistance, and participating in numerous fundraisers to 
enhance the lives of the citizens of Columbia; and 

Whereas, as the membership 
declined, as many women began to work outside the home, and the cost of upkeep 
of the clubhouse began to exceed the available funds, the Board began to search 
for a buyer; and

Whereas, the clubhouse was 
eventually sold to the University of South Carolina. Through thoughtful 
actions, the membership decided to invest the proceeds from the sale and 
withdraw yearly earnings to award grants to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations 
and thereby, create a lasting legacy for The Woman's Club of Columbia; and 

Whereas, the unselfish service 
and community leadership, shown by The Woman's Club of Columbia, has made a 
meaningful difference in so many lives, over so many years, to the people of 
the city of Columbia. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
The Woman's Club of Columbia upon the occasion of the one hundredth anniversary 
and thank this organization for its one hundred years of service to the people 
of this great city and State. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be provided to The Woman's Club of Columbia, South Carolina.

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