South Carolina H 4021: Travis E. Overton - sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4021 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 18, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4021

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

To recognize Travis E. Overton for his seventeen 
years of service to the State of south carolina as a member of the Coastal 
carolina university family in support of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, 
and friends, and to express profound sorrow upon his sudden passing.

Whereas, Travis E. 
Overton served Coastal Carolina University in a variety of capacities from 2007 
until 2024, including five years as Dean of Students and the last seven years 
as Vice President for Executive Initiatives and Chief of Staff; and

Whereas, Travis 
dedicated nearly his entire professional career to the university, 
demonstrating a commitment to the campus community while also promoting greater 
access to higher education for the residents of South Carolina; and

Whereas, Travis 
invested in the local community by joining various boards and organizations in 
Conway and Myrtle Beach, and served as president of the Mu Epsilon Lambda 
chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and

Whereas, Travis proudly 
advised and mentored young men on campus by establishing the African American 
Initiative for Men and served as campus advisor for CCU's Nu Phi chapter of 
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and

Whereas, Travis 
spearheaded Teal & Tech, a partnership between CCU and Horry Georgetown 
Technical College that introduces Horry County middle school students to the 
educational opportunities that are available at both institutions; and

Whereas, Travis 
championed the adoption of Teal Tuesday, the university's weekly initiative 
that encourages Chanticleers around the world to wear teal to show school pride; 
and

Whereas, Travis led a 
campuswide effort to develop and operationalize CCU Reach, the university's 
strategic plan and "tealprint for the future"; and

Whereas, Travis 
supported CCU's Relay for Life initiatives and established the Angela D. Murray 
Pound Cake Award in loving support and memory of his mother; and

Whereas, Travis 
developed the Presidential Ambassadors program, which allows students to serve 
as hosts at presidential events and other university functions; and

Whereas, Coastal 
Carolina University has benefited tremendously from his dedication, work ethic, 
and vision for the betterment of this institution and the citizens of the 
Palmetto State. Travis E. Overton will be missed by all. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate 
concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General 
Assembly, by this resolution, recognize Travis E. Overton for his seventeen 
years of service to the State of South Carolina as a member of the Costal 
Carolina University in support of its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and 
friends, and to express profound sorrow upon his sudden passing.

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