South Carolina S 1153: Horace Maxie Burton

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2025-2026 Bill 1153 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1153

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Introduced and Adopted 

April 28, 2026

S. 1153

Introduced 
by Senator Allen 

S. Printed 4/28/26--S. [SEC 
4/29/2026 10:11 AM]

Read the first time April 28, 2026

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Horace Maxie Burton for an 
exceptional musical career spanning sixty-five years.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Horace Maxie Burton for his 
exceptional musical career spanning sixty-five years; and

Whereas, a native of Simpsonville, 
Mr. Burton was born to the late Eddie Ree Burton-Butler and is the grandson of 
the late Horace Eugene and Lois Brown-Burton; and

Whereas, before he 
celebrated his sixth birthday, his "coaches," Aunt Samella Burton-Jackson and 
Aunt Betty Jo Burton-Jones, realized that he was blessed with an exceptional 
vocal talent. Over the course of his adult life, he has become a much 
sought-after vocalist who has earned regional and national respect as a gospel 
artist; and

Whereas, early in his 
musical career, Mr. Burton turned his vocal artistry to the service of the 
Lord, with his first public performance taking place at Reedy Fork Baptist 
Church, where he was accompanied by his late aunt, Carolyn Burton-Anderson; and

Whereas, Mr. Burton is 
a well-travelled gospel singer who has toured, performed, and recorded with 
several national known gospel groups, including the Robinson Brothers, the 
Mighty Silvertones, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Jackson Southernaires, and 
the late Dr. Robert E. Dennis; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Mr. Burton's vocal talents have earned him opportunities to sing the 
national anthem for an Atlanta Braves baseball game, featuring special 
recognition for Michael Jordon, and to sing for audiences that included the 
late governor of South Carolina, Carroll Ashmore Campbell, and former president 
of the United States, Barack Obama; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, he is a member of Reedy Fork Baptist Church, where Reverend T. E. 
Simmons serves as pastor; and

Whereas, Mr. Burton is 
married to the former Alice Karen Goodwin, and together, they have two 
daughters, Senie and Darci; two grandsons, Trent Maxwell and E. J.; and one 
granddaughter, Sadye Elise; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
Horace Maxie Burton has shown in serving the people and the State of South 
Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize and honor Horace Maxie Burton for an exceptional musical career 
spanning sixty-five years.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Horace Maxie Burton.

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