South Carolina H 4996: Transferable development rights

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2025-2026 Bill 4996 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4996

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF EBONY F. BOWERS OF LEXINGTON AND 
TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened by the passing 
of Ebony Flemming Magni Bowers, Ph.D., of Lexington on January 16, 2026, at the 
age of forty-five; and

Whereas, born on July 
12, 1980, Ebony was a graduate of Lexington High School's Class of 1998, 
Midlands Technical College, and Walden University. She served as student body 
president of her graduating class and as a student trainer for the Lexington 
Wildcats. She also played basketball for Lexington Middle School; and

Whereas, over the 
course of her career, she served as a director of the K.E.Y.S. (Keeping Every 
Youth Safe) After-School Program with the Town of Lexington Police Department. 
In addition, she was co-founder of P.O.P.P. (Positive Opportunities for Pageant 
Preparation) in Lexington, as well as a recent member of the Rainbow Warriors; 
and

Whereas, academically, 
Dr. Bowers served as a Midlands Technical College professor and was vice 
president of student affairs at Knoxville College in Tennessee; and

Whereas, II Timothy 4:7 
describes Ebony Bowers' life journey: "I have fought a good fight, I have 
finished my course, I have kept the faith." She leaves to cherish her memory 
her mother, Constance Caractor Flemming; her father, the Reverend J.M. Flemming 
Sr.; her daughters, Selena Rose Magni and Shayla Elizabeth Bowers; her sisters, 
Tonjalyn Cokley and Sheretta Thomas; her brothers, Melvin Hardin, Rodrecus 
Flemming Sr., Ranando Flemming, Davit Gooseby, Johnny Burns, J.M. Flemming II, 
and Emanuel Flemming; and a host of other family members and friends, all of 
whom will miss her radiant smile, kindness, and wonderful sense of joy. 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 Ebony F. 
Bowers of Lexington and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many 
friends.

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

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