South Carolina H 4894: Wando High School Marching Band

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2025-2026 Bill 4894 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4894

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS the PROFOUND SORROW of 
the members of the south carolina house of representatives UPON THE PASSING OF Dr. 
Myra Jewel George AND TO EXTEND their DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING 
FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members South Carolina House of Representatives were 
saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Myra Jewel George at the age of sixty-two 
on December 8, 2024; and

Whereas, born in Bishopville on October 17, 1962, she was a daughter 
of the late Mattie Copeland George and James Edward George, and she was reared 
in a loving home with four siblings: Lelia George Green, James Edward George 
Jr., the late Mae Joyce George Hamilton, and the late Cynthia George Wilson; 
and

Whereas, a dedicated scholar, Dr. George graduated as valedictorian 
from Bishopville High School at the age of seventeen. She earned a bachelor's 
degree in English from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina; a master's 
degree in English from The Ohio State University in Columbus; and a doctorate 
in education from Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan; and

Whereas, together with Greg, her beloved husband of more than forty 
years, she reared two fine children, Dr. Mackenzie Jessica George Alston and 
Jeremy Charles Morgan Alston, in whom she instilled a commitment to excellence 
and from whom she was blessed to witness their success in their chosen careers; 
and

Whereas, dedicated to her community, she served as an officer in Big 
Brothers & Big Sisters and as the secretary of the Ozaukee County Chapter 
of the NAACP, and she supported and encouraged many other organizations; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for 
the life and legacy of Myra George and for the example of excellence and 
passion she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by 
this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Dr. Myra 
Jewel George and extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving family 
and her many friends.

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

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