South Carolina H 5086: Herman Elroy Muckenfuss Memorial Intersection

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2025-2026 Bill 5086 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 11, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5086

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Committee Report

February 11, 2026

H. 5086

Introduced 
by Reps. Robbins, Gatch, Holman and Brewer 

S. Printed 2/11/26--H.

Read the first time February 4, 2026

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The committee on House Invitations 
and Memorial Resolutions

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (H. 
5086) to request the Department of Transportation name the intersection of United 
States Highway 78 and Mallard Road in the Town of Jedburg in Dorchester County 
"Herman, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered 
the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

DENNIS MOSS for Committee.

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

To request the Department of Transportation name the 
intersection of United States Highway 78 and Mallard Road in the Town of 
Jedburg in Dorchester County "Herman Elroy Muckenfuss Memorial Intersection" 
and erect appropriate signs or markers at this location containing these words.

Whereas, devoted 
husband and father, successful businessman, workaholic, storyteller, Southern 
gentleman- all are terms used to describe Herman Elroy Muckenfuss of Jedburg. 
Life wasn't always easy for this humble servant. Born in Charleston on November 
6, 1942, to Adam David and Estelle Stack Muckenfuss, his widowed mother moved 
Herman and his seven siblings to Jedburg to be surrounded by her family; and

Whereas, he graduated 
from Summerville High School in 1961 and entered the military, serving two 
years in the United States Army. Returning home, he began working for Seaboard 
Railroad. His habit of working a dawn-to-dusk schedule started young in life 
and continued until his health declined. An astute businessman, he owned and 
operated a number of establishments, and went on to become a pillar of the 
Jedburg and Summerville communities which he supported throughout his life; and

Whereas, an avid 
storyteller, he could hold an audience captive for hours telling stories most 
had heard before, but with new life and adventure as he retold them with his 
remarkable sense of humor and wit. He also had a passion for old cars or 
"street rods." He owned several over the years and took great pride in each one 
of them; and

Whereas, a true 
Southern gentleman, Muckenfuss met everyone with a smile and a firm handshake, 
and he always said, "yes ma'am and yes sir." He was generous, considerate, and 
concerned about the wellbeing of those around him. He truly set a wonderful 
example for his family on how to live one's life and how others should be 
treated. His background was humble, yet he never dwelled on his success. This 
was his upbringing; and

Whereas, Muckenfuss 
loved life, and he especially loved his family and friends. The expression, 
"behind every successful man, there is a woman" certainly was true of Nell D. 
Muckenfuss, his wife of forty-seven years. Nell was "that" woman and he loved 
and appreciated her dearly. His love for his children and grandchildren was 
surpassed only by his love for Nell. Together they raised a son, Todd, and a 
daughter, Nicole, who blessed them with four grandchildren; and

Whereas, an obedient 
servant to God, Muckenfuss was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of 
Jedburg, the Adult Co-ed III Sunday school class, and the adult choir; and

Whereas, Herman Elroy 
Muckenfuss left his earthly home to be with his Savior on Saturday, January 31, 
2015, following a long battle with Alzheimer's. Loved by all who knew him, it 
is only fitting and proper that this Southern gentleman, who led a life of 
honesty, kindness, and loyalty, be honored with an intersection in his beloved 
Town of Jedburg named in his memory. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of 
Transportation name the intersection of United States Highway 78 and Mallard 
Road in the Town of Jedburg in Dorchester County "Herman Elroy Muckenfuss 
Memorial Intersection" and erect appropriate signs or markers at this location 
containing these words.

Be it further resolved that 
a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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