South Carolina S 1189: Francis Edward "Butch" Clark Memorial Bridge

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2025-2026 Bill 1189 Text of Previous Version (May. 12, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1189

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A senate RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Mayor Viola Alexander Lyles for 
her dedication to public service and efforts to promote equity, opportunity, 
and progress within the community. 

Whereas, Viola 
Alexander Lyles, born on September 28, 1952, in Columbia, has dedicated her 
life to public service, leadership, and community development; and

Whereas, Mayor Lyles 
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Queens University of 
Charlotte and a Master of Public Administration from University of North 
Carolina at Chapel Hill; and

Whereas, Mayor Lyles 
served the City of Charlotte in multiple administrative capacities including 
budget analyst, budget director, and assistant city manager demonstrating 
exceptional commitment to effective municipal governance; and

Whereas, she was 
elected to Charlotte City Council in 2013 and later served as Mayor Pro Tem 
from 2015 to 2017; and

Whereas, in 2017, Mayor 
Lyles made history by becoming the 59th Mayor of Charlotte and the 
first African American woman to serve in that position; and 

Whereas, throughout her 
tenure as mayor, she has championed initiatives focused on economic growth, 
affordable housing, public safety, transportation expansion, racial equity, and 
community engagement; and

Whereas, under her 
leadership, Charlotte experienced significant economic development, including 
the creation of thousands of jobs expanded opportunities through partnerships 
with major corporations and local businesses; and 

Whereas, Mayor Lyles 
has worked to strengthen public transportation infrastructure, expand housing 
opportunities for low-income residents, and implement programs aimed at 
reducing violence and increasing racial equity throughout the community; and 

Whereas, her leadership 
and dedication to public service have earned her recognition and support from 
numerous civic, community, and advocacy organizations; and 

Whereas, she continues 
to serve the residents of Charlotte with integrity, vision, and a steadfast 
commitment to improving the quality of life for all citizens; and 

Whereas, Mayor Lyles 
has provided outstanding leadership, historic achievements, and enduring 
contributions to the City of Charlotte and its residents. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize and honor Mayor Viola Alexander Lyles for her dedication to public 
service and efforts to promote equity, opportunity, and progress within the 
community. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Viola Alexander Lyles. 

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