South Carolina S 1201: William Ellington Sr. Bridge Naming

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2025-2026 Bill 1201 Text of Previous Version (May. 22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1201

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 
NAME The French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road IN Huger In Berkeley 
COUNTY "William Ellington Sr. Bridge" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT 
THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.

Whereas, William 
Ellington Sr. was born on February 17, 1923, in Huger. He was a student of 
Cainhoy Public Schools and a graduate of Berkley Training Night School, where 
he studied carpentry; and

Whereas, a veteran of 
the United States Army, Mr. Ellington enlisted in 1943 and faithfully served 
his country during World War II; and

Whereas, upon returning 
from his military service, Mr. Ellington utilized his carpentry degree and was 
employed by the Naval Supply Center Transportation Department where he later 
retired; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, Mr. Ellington was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, where he 
served as president of the Usher Board, Class Leader, president of the Trustee 
Board, member of the Pastor's Parish Relations Committee, member of the United 
Methodist Men, and Honorary Usher Emeritus. He also supervised and maintained 
the church's properties, making repairs when needed; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Mr. Ellington was a well-respected volunteer and mentor in the Huger 
community. In addition to being an active member of East Cooper Lodge #7 and 
the NAACP, he was known to transport community members to church, the grocery 
store, doctor's appointments, and voting precincts. Mr. Ellington was also a 
strong mentor, stressing the importance of education and empowering the youth 
of his community despite only having received an eighth-grade education; and

Whereas, although Mr. 
Ellington passed on January 7th, 1998, his impact and legacy of 
servant leadership is still felt by local leaders, his many family members and 
friends, and the Huger community; and

Whereas, it would be 
only fitting and proper to pay tribute to this son of South Carolina by naming 
a portion of road in the State in his honor. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the 
Department of Transportation name the French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy 
Road in Huger in Berkeley County "William Ellington Sr. Bridge" and erect 
appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the designation.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation 
and presented to the family of William Ellington Sr.

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