South Carolina H 5696: Kathy Hill SC Legislative Recognition

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2025-2026 Bill 5696 Text of Previous Version (May. 13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5696

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR KATHY HILL FOR MORE THAN 
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA 
AND THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SPARTANBURG, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER EXEMPLARY 
CIVIC LEADERSHIP AND ENDURING CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY. 

Whereas, Kathy Hill, a 
native of Lyman, has devoted more than thirty-five years of distinguished service 
to the State of South Carolina and the citizens of the City and County of 
Spartanburg, demonstrating unwavering dedication, professionalism, and 
commitment to public service; and

Whereas, a graduate of 
James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, Mrs. Hill earned an associate degree 
from Spartanburg Community College and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree 
in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in nonprofit administration 
from the University of South Carolina Upstate, exemplifying her lifelong 
pursuit of educational and professional excellence; and

Whereas, Mrs. Hill 
began her career with the City of Spartanburg in housing services and 
subsequently advanced through positions in community development and executive assistant 
to the city manager before assuming her current role as community relations manager; 
and

Whereas, even after 
retirement, Mrs. Hill returned to continue serving the residents of 
Spartanburg, reflecting her deep commitment to the people and communities she 
has faithfully supported throughout her career; and

Whereas, during her 
tenure as community relations manager, Mrs. Hill provided leadership and 
oversight for numerous initiatives designed to strengthen neighborhoods and 
foster community engagement, including the city's annual Dr. Martin Luther King 
Jr. Unity Week Celebration, National Night Out, Citizen Academy programs, 
neighborhood development initiatives, traffic-calming efforts, accommodations 
tax support, antilitter campaigns, and the Neighborhood Tool Shed program; and

Whereas, through these 
initiatives, Mrs. Hill served as a vital bridge between local government and 
the citizens of Spartanburg, earning admiration, trust, and respect of 
residents throughout the community; and

Whereas, Mrs. Hill's 
service extends beyond municipal government through her mentorship with Meeting 
Street Academy, service as a board member for Business and Professional Women 
and Keep Spartanburg Beautiful, participation as a graduate of Leadership Spartanburg, 
and her recent induction into the Top Ladies of Distinction, Greater 
Spartanburg Upstate GEMS Chapter. Her civic footprint reflects a woman who has 
invested herself fully in the betterment of her community; and

Whereas, in her 
personal life, Kathy and her husband, Calvin Hill, are faithful members of 
Bethesda Baptist Church in Union, where she serves as a youth ministry advisor, 
deaconess, member of the mass choir, and a singer with the praise and worship 
ministry, Serenity. She is a devoted sibling, proud aunt, and cherished 
godmother; and

Whereas, guided by the 
scripture found in Colossians 3:23, "Work willingly at whatever you do, as 
though you were working for the Lord rather than the people," Mrs. Hill has exemplified 
selfless service, integrity, and compassion throughout her life and career; and

Whereas, it is 
altogether fitting and proper for the members of the South Carolina House of 
Representatives to pause in their deliberations to commend Kathy Hill for her 
outstanding achievements, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to 
service and excellence. 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 Kathy Hill for more than thirty-five 
years of dedicated public service to the State of South Carolina and the City 
and County of Spartanburg, and commend her for her exemplary civic leadership 
and enduring contributions to her community.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Kathy Hill. 

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