South Carolina H 5678: Gospel in the Park, 20th anniversary

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2025-2026 Bill 5678 Text of Previous Version (May. 07, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5678

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE 
HARTSVILLE'S GOSPEL IN THE PARK SERIES ON THE OCCASION OF ITS TWENTIETH 
ANNIVERSARY AND TO WISH ITS STAFF AND SPONSORS MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE 
YEARS TO COME.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Hartsville's Gospel 
in the Park Series is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in 2026. Founded by 
the late Loretta B. Richardson and Barbara Carraway of Hartsville, the series 
is based in Hartsville and held at Pride Park. The nonprofit organization is 
dedicated to promoting community engagement through gospel music events. The 
series provides a platform for local artists and fosters a sense of unity and 
celebration within the community. Series events aim to uplift and inspire 
attendees through live performances and fellowship; and

Whereas, this six-month 
free concert series begins in May (this year, Sunday, May 3) and concludes in 
October. Under the theme "Bringing Unity Into Our Community," the series 
features gospel entertainment and praising God through songs, along with a 
devotional service by community pastors. In May, Mother's Day is recognized, 
June emphasizes Men's Health Month and Father's Day, and July is all about 
summer days. August brings a back-to-school rally with school supplies. 
September focuses on Grandparents Day and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 
while October looks at Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month; and

Whereas, Gospel in the 
Park is always held on the second Sunday of the month, except for May and 
October events, which are scheduled for the first Sunday. All are welcome to 
attend series events from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.; and

Whereas, in addition, 
attendees enjoy mini health fairs, various vendors, and more, as well as 
amenities such as a picnic shelter, playground, and restrooms, all available at 
Pride Park, which now boasts a new stage; and

Whereas, the House 
takes great pleasure in encouraging all citizens of this great State to 
patronize and enjoy the Gospel in the Park Series. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, congratulate Hartsville's Gospel in the Park Series on the 
occasion of its twentieth anniversary and wish its staff and sponsors much 
continued success in the years to come.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Gospel in the Park Series.

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