South Carolina H 4480: Elliott, Dorothy Louise Evans

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 4480 Text of Previous Version (May. 01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4480

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

(Text matches printed bills. Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)

A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate and honor celebrated performer 
William Rhinehart for his distinguised career as an accomplished american 
musician and entertainer. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives pause in their deliberations to recognize 
and celebrate the remarkable career and artistic achievements of the talented 
William Rhinehart, whose unwavering dedication to music and entertainment has 
left an indelible mark both in Columbia and across the globe; and

Whereas, a 1977 graduate 
of W.J. Keenan High School, Mr. Rhinehart furthered his studies at Brevard 
College in North Carolina, earning an Associate of Fine Arts degree in 1979. He 
went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Composition and Arranging, 
Saxophone, Piano, and Vocal Performance from Berklee College of Music in 
Boston, Massachusetts, where he received the prestigious Quincy Jones Award; 
and

Whereas, Mr. Rhinehart's 
musical journey began at the age of fifteen, performing saxophone with Columbia's 
own Soul Dimensions before progressing to Transphonic Funk. In Boston, he founded 
The Hartbeat Band, which was named Best Band in Boston in both 1981 and 1982. 
He went on to serve as music director for renowned English singer Julie Grant, performing 
at Marriott resorts across the globe. In 1983, he joined Rick James and the 
Stone City Band for the Cold-Blooded album and tour; and

Whereas, in 1984, he collaborated 
with Paul Leka at CBS Records, later signing with Hush Productions as a writer 
and producer after relocating to New York City. His songwriting and production 
credits include work with Beau Williams; Ray, Goodman & Brown; Sarah Dash; 
Gwen Guthrie; and the legendary Melba Moore, among others; and 

Whereas, from 
1985-1996, Mr. Rhinehart served as keyboardist and music director for Fred 
Parris and The Five Satins, best known for their iconic hit "In the Still of 
the Night." The group has since been inducted into the National Rhythm and 
Blues Hall of Fame; and 

Whereas, in 1992-1993, Mr. 
Rhinehart toured as keyboard bassist for Vanessa Williams, appearing on The 
TODAY Show, Saturday Night Live, and contributing to a Special Olympics 
Christmas album and video, among other notable events; and

Whereas, upon returning 
to his home state of South Carolina, he devoted himself to teaching and 
performing with local artists, eventually forming the trio, Two Gentlemen and a 
Lady, in 2002. He built his home on his family land in Saluda, where he continues 
to reside, having faithfully served numerous churches and his community through 
his music programs over the past twenty-five years; and 

Whereas, the members of 
the House of Representatives deeply appreciate the unparalleled talent and remarkable 
contributions of William Rhinehart, whose legacy in the music industry continues 
to inspire and uplift and has brought honor to the Palmetto State through his 
extraordinary talent and lifelong dedication. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
and honor celebrated performer William Rhinehart for his distinguished career 
as an accomplished American musician and entertainer.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to William Rhinehart.

----XX----

This web page was last updated on May 01, 2025 at 05:17 PM