South Carolina H 4825: Delorice B. Barrington retiring as Marlboro County Treasurer and serving the State of SC for over five decades

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2025-2026 Bill 4825 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4825

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A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate Delorice B. Barrington, treasurer of 
Marlboro County, on the occasion of her retirement, and to express deep 
appreciation for her more than fifty years of dedicated service to the citizens 
of Marlboro county and the state of South Carolina.

Whereas, Delorice B. 
Barrington's remarkable journey of public service began in 1969 when she was 
first hired as a bus driver for the Marlboro County School District, eventually 
rising to the esteemed position of Marlboro County Treasurer, a role she has 
held for the past thirty-four years; and

Whereas, in every 
election, she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her constituents, 
personally walking door-to-door across the county, a testament to her 
dedication, resilience, and personal integrity. Despite facing childhood 
challenges, including polio and numerous surgeries, Mrs. Barrington has 
consistently given all glory and gratitude to God for enabling her to achieve 
so much; and

Whereas, raised on a 
farm as the eldest of six children, she was instilled with a strong work ethic and 
perseverance by her parents. Even with physical limitations, she actively 
participated in demanding farm work, hanging tobacco, picking cotton, raising livestock, 
gardening, and driving various farm vehicles. At age nine, she even attempted 
to guide a plow behind a donkey, humorously recalling that if the plow had 
wheels, she might have had better luck; and

Whereas, Mrs. 
Barrington spent many hours receiving treatment at the Crippled Children's Home 
in Florence but remained active in sports, excelling in basketball and softball, 
earning numerous sportsmanship trophies, and mastering slalom skiing on one 
ski. She also found joy in the performing arts, starring in leading roles with 
the Marlboro Players in productions such as Annie Get Your Gun and Oklahoma, 
and participating in numerous dinner theatre performances; and 

Whereas, her family, 
known as the "Singing Blue Sisters," was deeply musical, often performing 
throughout the Pee Dee region and especially in churches. This upbringing 
fostered a lifelong love for music and community engagement; and 

Whereas, Mrs. 
Barrington's lifelong pursuit of learning broadened her professional skills 
enabling her to spearhead the development of the Marlboro County Treasurer's 
Office website to allow convenient online access for taxpayers, realtors, 
mortgage companies, and banks; and 

Whereas, she holds an associate 
degree in general business, is certified in supervisory management, received 
extensive training in financial management and investing through the University 
of South Carolina, and annually completes eighteen hours of continuing 
education; and

Whereas, she is a 
devoted wife to Jerry Barrington, a mother of three and grandmother of two. A 
faithful member of Salem Baptist Church, she sings in the choir and serves on 
numerous committees; and 

Whereas, Mrs. 
Barrington has provided leadership and service beyond her county, chairing and 
serving on various committees of the South Carolina Auditors, Treasurers and 
Tax Collectors Association. She serves on the board of the South Carolina 
Association of County Executive Elected Officials and is chair of the nominating 
committee. She played a critical role in the passage of state legislation to 
promote continuing education for auditors and treasurers; and

Whereas, she has served 
on committees for a number of state agencies that include the Department of 
Motor Vehicles and the Department of Revenue, and the Constitution and By-Laws 
Committee. She volunteers with the Marlboro Players and serves on the local 
hospice board. For twenty-five years she has chaired the Forfeited Land 
Commission, working with municipalities to the clean-up and revitalization of 
properties; and 

Whereas, grateful for 
her many years of dedicated service to the State of South Carolina, the House 
of Representatives takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Delorice B. 
Barrington as she transitions to a richly deserved retirement and unhurried 
pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate 
Delorice B. Barrington, Treasurer of Marlboro County, on the occasion of her 
retirement, and to express deep appreciation for her more than fifty years of 
dedicated service to the citizens of Marlboro County and State of South 
Carolina. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Delorice B. Barrington. 

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