South Carolina H 4321: SC Children's book challenge/LMA student recognition at State House

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2025-2026 Bill 4321 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 09, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4321

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

to congratulate SADIE GAMBLE, 
ELLAFAIR DURANT, RAILYN JOYNER, AND KAYDEN CRISANTI, FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS AT 
LAURENCE MANNING ACADEMY, ON WINNING THE 2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK CHALLENGE 
SPONSORED BY BLACK WATER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AND THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES OF 
SOUTH CAROLINA. 

Whereas, sponsored by Black River Electric Cooperative and the 
Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, the Children's Book Challenge invites 
fourth and fifth grade students from across the State to write and illustrate a 
children's book that focuses on staying safe around electricity; and 

Whereas, "Uncle Phil and the Electric Adventure," a book written and 
illustrated by Sadie Gamble, Ellafair DuRant, Railyn Joyner, and Kayden 
Crisanti, all fifth grade students at Laurence Manning Academy, were selected 
as winners of the statewide competition's group division at the school's weekly 
chapel session; and

Whereas, "Uncle Phil and the Electric Adventure" tells the story of a 
family trip to "New Pork" to visit their Uncle Phil, an electric lineman with 
Black River Electric. Uncle Phil teaches them about how electricity works and 
how to stay safe. He also takes them to see "The Statue of Pigerty." The 
students created the pig statue because they wanted to include something fun to 
help kinds learn about electricity; and 

Whereas, the four students split a five hundred dollar prize, and 
their book will be printed and mailed to elementary schools throughout South 
Carolina. Laurence Manning Academy Librarian Rebekka Taylor let the students 
know about the competition and helped them get started. She received a $250 
prize. "This was a way that our kids could be creative and put pencil to 
paper," said Taylor. "They learned all kinds of different things about being a 
writer and working as a team, as well as the art concepts"; and 

Whereas, South Carolina's electric cooperatives have been committed 
to powering rural communities since 1938. This concern for communities and the 
future of youth has carried forward to today. By inspiring students to learn 
more about energy, South Carolina's electric cooperatives hope to spark a 
passion for critical thinking in the minds of tomorrow's leaders; and 

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly takes great pleasure in 
recognizing these fine students of Laurence Manning Academy on their great 
achievement and the members expect to hear of continued success in the years 
ahead. 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, congratulate Sadie Gamble, 
Ellafair DuRant, Railyn Joyner, and Kayden Crisanti, fifth grade students at 
Laurence Manning Academy, on winning the 2025 Children's Book Challenge sponsored 
by Black Water Electric Cooperative and the Electric Cooperatives of South 
Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a 
copy of this resolution be presented to Laurance Manning Academy.

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