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South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5213

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A house RESOLUTION

TO recognize and honor the Honorable William Holmes 
for his historic election on April 13, 1976, and commend him for twenty years 
of distinguished service as mayor of the Town of Allendale, and for a lifetime 
of military, professional, and civic achievements which represent a defining 
chapter in the town's history and offer a legacy that will continue to inspire 
leadership, unity, and public service for generations to come.

Whereas, on April 13, 
1976, the Honorable William Holmes became the first Black mayor elected to the 
Town of Allendale, South Carolina; and

Whereas, his election 
was an historic achievement, as he became the first Black mayor to govern a 
county-seat municipality in the Palmetto State and was one of only seven Black 
mayors in the State at that time; and

Whereas, Mayor Holmes 
faithfully served the residents of the Town of Allendale for twenty years, 
providing steady leadership, dedication, and a deep commitment to public 
service; and

Whereas, prior to his 
historic election, he honorably served his country in the United States Air 
Force from 1961 to 1969, with assignments in England, France, Thailand, and at 
bases across the United States, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and 
receiving an honorable discharge; and

Whereas, Mayor Holmes 
further distinguished himself through academic achievement, earning a 
bachelor's degree in mathematics from Voorhees College to equip himself with 
the knowledge and discipline that would help guide his professional and civic 
leadership; and

Whereas, he worked as 
an engineer with DuPont at the Savannah River Site, contributing to efforts 
critical to national defense and scientific advancement; and

Whereas, Mayor Holmes 
was instrumental in helping form the Henry Aaron Dixie Youth League in 
Allendale County, creating baseball opportunities for Black youth in Allendale, 
helping them to gain access to organized sports that foster teamwork, 
discipline, and leadership; and

Whereas, during his two 
decades in office, he governed the Town of Allendale and remained at the center 
of municipal leadership and civic life; and

Whereas, Mayor Holmes' 
administration oversaw meaningful growth and development, including the 
construction of the new Allendale Municipal Building and continued 
modernization of municipal services; and

Whereas, his life 
reflects a legacy of service to country, profession, and community, inspiring 
future generations to lead with courage and dedication. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor the Honorable William Holmes for his 
historic election on April 13, 1976, and commend him for twenty years of 
distinguished service as mayor of the Town of Allendale, and for a lifetime of 
military, professional, and civic achievements which represent a defining 
chapter in the town's history and offer a legacy that will continue to inspire 
leadership, unity, and public service for generations to come.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable William Holmes.

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