South Carolina H 4041: Linda Harvey

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2025-2026 Bill 4041 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 19, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4041

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND CHARLESTON NATIVE LINDA 
JEAN HARVEY FOR HER ACHIEVEMENTS AND A LIFETIME OF SERVICE TO HER COMMUNITY.

Whereas, born the 
daughter of James Harvey and the Reverend Martha Jefferson Harvey, Charleston 
native Linda Jean Harvey was educated in the Charleston County School District. 
Having graduated from Charleston High School, she earned a degree from North 
Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro; and

Whereas, from an early 
age, Linda was focused on cultivating her passion for music. She became an 
accomplished pianist and organist, ultimately serving as a music minister and 
musical program director for many years in the Charleston area; and

Whereas, in addition, 
Linda Harvey served as a professor in the College of Charleston Department of 
Theatre and Dance for many years, where she instructed African dance classes in 
order to support students' understanding of African culture and the origins and 
meanings of dance; and

Whereas, as a member of 
the Gamma Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Linda has 
offered her choreographic talents for various functions and is a dedicated 
supporter of youth activities and mentorship; and

Whereas, she also 
enjoys sharing her oratorical gifts with the community, as exemplified recently 
by her powerful delivery of excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have 
a Dream" speech at the 27th Annual MLK Picture Awards, which honored community 
members for their service and contributions to the Lowcountry; and

Whereas, the major 
cornerstone of Linda Harvey's career and a testimony of her passion for 
cultural arts and community service was the establishment of the Divine Iambic 
Dancers School for the Performing Arts, an African American dance company she 
founded in 1981. With Linda serving as the group's artistic director for more 
than twenty-five years, the Iambic Dancers performed in venues around the 
Charleston area, including the Sottile Theatre, and collaborated with the 
heralded Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Her vision for a positive outlet 
and vital platform for youth performance impacted a generation in a way that 
continues to be felt even to this day; and

Whereas, steadfast in 
her willingness to serve and known for her thoughtfulness, Linda Harvey is also 
a faithful member of Greater Macedonia AME Church. 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 commend Charleston native Linda Jean Harvey for her achievements and a 
lifetime of service to her community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Linda Jean Harvey.

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