South Carolina H 4471: Sales tax exemption

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2025-2026 Bill 4471 Text of Previous Version (May. 01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4471

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND REMEMBER J. WILBUR WALKER, PRINCIPAL OF 
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL IN GREENVILLE, FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED 
SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR.

Whereas, although the 
establishment was in operation for only nine years, Washington Elementary and 
High School in Greenville flourished under the leadership of James Wilbur 
Walker as principal. A most charismatic and beloved leader, Mr. Walker 
supported students and encouraged them to become successful by earning an 
education. His actions demonstrated sincere caring, not only for students' 
achievements in the classroom but also for their social, mental, and physical 
well-being; and

Whereas, early in his 
career as an educator, J. Wilbur Walker organized the first Parent Teacher 
Association in Greenville County (1939) and the first statewide Elementary 
School Principals' Association in South Carolina (1950). Local citizens also 
credited him with helping to defuse racial tensions during the desegregation of 
Greenville County Schools; and

Whereas, prior to 
taking up his duties as principal of Washington Elementary and High School, Mr. 
Walker had served as principal of Gower Elementary, Oscar Elementary, and Union 
Elementary. At Washington Elementary and High School, he served as principal 
from the school's opening in the fall of 1961 until its closing in February 
1970; and

Whereas, today, 
students still speak of Mr. Walker as a person who saved students and fed the 
hungry. Charles Gardner, Class of 1964, offers this high praise: "Mr. Walker 
made sure that every student at Washington was fed. He created an environment 
to make sure that no one dropped out of school." Students further remember Mr. 
Walker as an effective and loving administrator who encouraged every student to 
become a good role model; and

Whereas, on June 7, 
2025, Washington alumni will celebrate J. Wilbur Walker's contributions and 
honor him with a statue unveiling. They also will dedicate the community room 
of the new Greenlink Transportation facility in his honor; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House takes great pleasure in saluting the achievements of J. Wilbur 
Walker, and the members offer grateful thanks for the legacy of this 
outstanding educator and son of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor 
and remember J. Wilbur Walker, principal of Washington Elementary and High 
School in Greenville, for his distinguished service as an educator.

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