South Carolina H 5512: Original Gullah Festival

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2025-2026 Bill 5512 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5512

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MJ COLLINS JR., A NATIVE OF 
CLOVER, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL ACHIEVEMENTS, HIS 
REPRESENTATION OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON A NATIONAL STAGE, AND HIS ROLE 
AS A POSITIVE AMBASSADOR FOR HIS HOMETOWN, COMMUNITY, AND FAMILY.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pride in recognizing 
individuals who bring honor and distinction to the State of South Carolina 
through dedication, perseverance, and outstanding accomplishments; and

Whereas, MJ Collins Jr. 
was born and raised in Clover, South Carolina, and has strong connections to 
the historic Roosevelt community, whose legacy of resilience and unity has 
shaped generations of young people; and

Whereas, he also played 
part of his high school basketball career at Westminster Catawba Christian 
School in Rock Hill, showcasing his talent and dedication within South 
Carolina; and

Whereas, MJ is the son 
of Michael and Shonterra Collins, the proud parents who supported his 
development both on and off the court; and

Whereas, this young man 
has had an exceptional collegiate basketball career, competing at the highest 
levels across the ACC (Virginia Tech), SEC (Vanderbilt), and Mountain West 
(Utah State); and

Whereas, during the 
2025-2026 season with the Utah State Aggies, MJ Collins led the team in scoring 
and earned numerous honors, among them the Charleston Classic Most Valuable 
Player (Lowcountry Bracket), for leading the Aggies to a tournament 
championship; Old Trapper Mountain West Player of the Week, a recognition that 
highlighted his 40-point performance against Davidson; Oscar Robertson National 
Player of the Week, a national recognition for dominant performances; Utah 
State Student-Athlete of the Week, due to his multiple awards for scoring 
excellence and leadership; and

Whereas, MJ also 
achieved All-ACC Academic Team honors during his ACC career, demonstrating 
excellence in both academics and athletics; and

Whereas, moreover, he 
helped lead Utah State to the Mountain West regular-season championship and an 
NCAA Tournament appearance, thus bringing honor to his hometown, the Roosevelt 
community, and the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, through his 
achievements and character, MJ Collins has served as a positive role model for 
young athletes and a proud ambassador for South Carolina both on and off the 
basketball court. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor MJ Collins Jr., a native of Clover, for 
his outstanding collegiate basketball achievements, his representation of the 
State of South Carolina on a national stage, and his role as a positive 
ambassador for his hometown, community, and family.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to MJ Collins Jr.

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