South Carolina H 5705: Jimmy Crosby

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2025-2026 Bill 5705 Text of Previous Version (May. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5705

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Jimmy Crosby, a dedicated 
educator in Richland School District Two for more than three decades and to 
express the deepest appreciation for his commitment to excellence and to his 
students.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives value the work of dedicated 
teachers in the Palmetto State, like Jimmy Crosby, who labor with devotion to 
prepare students to take their place in their communities as productive 
citizens who can lead and participate; and

Whereas, Mr. Crosby has 
served not only as an educator, but also as a mentor and advocate for students, 
and his impact has been felt across the Richland School District Two community 
for more than three decades; and

Whereas, a native of 
Orangeburg and proud alumnus of the University of South Carolina, Mr. Crosby 
devoted thirty-one years of teaching both special education and social studies 
with compassion, patience, and unwavering commitment; and

Whereas, throughout his 
career, he served students and families at Ridge View High School, Westwood 
High School, Lake Carolina Elementary School, and Bookman Road Elementary 
School; and

Whereas, known for his 
steady encouragement and genuine care for others, Mr. Crosby consistently went 
beyond the classroom to support students academically, emotionally, and 
personally. His ability to see potential in young people and help them rise to 
new heights left a lasting impression on countless students over the years; and

Whereas, together with 
his beloved wife of thirty-seven years, Stephanie Crosby, a dedicated employee 
of Bookman Road Elementary School, he built a life centered around education, 
service, and family. Together they reared their devoted son, Jordan Crosby, a 
graduate of Ridge View High School; and

Whereas, after a 
lifetime of service in education, Mr. Crosby will leave a legacy reflected not 
only in the schools where he taught, but also in the many lives he changed 
through his kindness, leadership, and belief in the potential of every student; 
and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is thankful for the work and dedication of 
Jimmy Crosby and the beneficial impact that his life and career have had on 
generations of students who are succeeding because of his care and the value he 
has placed on their lives. 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 Jimmy Crosby, a dedicated educator in Richland 
School District Two for more than three decades, and express the deepest 
appreciation for his commitment to excellence and to his students.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Jimmy Crosby.

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