South Carolina H 5125: Tammy McCottry

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2025-2026 Bill 5125 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5125

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE 
PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
UPON THE PASSING OF TAMMY J. MCCOTTRY, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE AND HER REMARKABLE 
COMMITMENT TO HER COMMUNITY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY 
AND FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were greatly saddened to learn of 
the passing of Tammy J. McCottry at the age of 65 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026; 
and

Whereas, born on April 
23, 1960, in Charleston, Tammy McCottry, a graduate of Howard University, was a 
media personality and community advocate known as "The Media Mogul" who was 
highly celebrated for her inspiring civic and nonprofit work, while also 
advocating for and highlighting the stories of women, families, and underserved 
groups; and

Whereas, she founded 
her first production company, McCottry Productions Inc. in 1998 and produced various 
acclaimed programs, including "The Single Parent Corner," a program that she 
hosted for four years and that aired on UPN and NBC for five years. She also founded 
and served as CEO of Tammy Media Group, a media and event management, 
production, public relations, and consulting company, where she served as host 
and executive producer of award winning shows like, "Tammy," which was praised 
for its in-depth interviews with community leaders and celebrities, and "Tammy: 
Your Story, Your Community," where she embraced the mission of inspiring 
people, having meaningful conversations, and highlighting stories that shaped 
communities in the Lowcountry; and

Whereas, Tammy McCottry 
was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Order of the Eastern Star, 
Unity Chapter 370, and was also a member of the National Association of 
Television Producers and Executives. She served on the board of numerous 
organizations in the community, as well as founding and organizing The Parents 
Corner USA, a nonprofit organization targeted to economically disadvantaged 
parents and at-risk youth, dedicated to helping parents and their children 
restructure the family unit by giving them the tools needed to encourage the 
development of moral fiber, character, and family values, as well as 
establishing the National Women and Girls Summit, which focuses on teaching 
healthy, happy lifestyles to young girls; and 

Whereas, she was 
honored over her lifetime with numerous awards for her exceptional 
contributions to the community, including receiving the Dr. Martain Luther King 
Jr. Picture Award, being named one of LinkedIn's 2020 Influential African 
American Women, and serving as the 2020 ambassador of the N.E.N.O. Summits for 
the Southeastern Chamber of Commerce. She was also honored by the former Mayor 
of Charleston, Joseph P. Riley Jr., who declared November 19 as "Tammy McCottry 
Day" in 2022 and was recognized for her selfless work by the South Carolina 
Senate; and 

Whereas, Tammy McCottry 
is the author of the book, Love for Our Daughters: From a Mother's Heart, 
a collection of letters from a mother to her teenage daughter, giving warm and 
engaging advice to young women. As a motivational speaker, Tammy gave countless 
speeches at churches, colleges, nonprofit organizations, and corporations, 
sharing her faith, philosophy, and inspirational advice; and 

Whereas, her legacy 
will live on in her daughter, Catherine, and all who knew and loved her, as 
they continue to share her motivating story and mission of supporting her 
community; and 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and 
legacy of Tammy McCottry and for the inspiring example of sacrifice, service, 
strong faith, and kindness she set for all who knew her. 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 Tammy J. 
McCottry, celebrate her life and her remarkable commitment to her community, 
and extend their deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

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

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