South Carolina H 5480: Fires

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2025-2026 Bill 5480 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 01, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5480

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A house RESOLUTION

to express the profound sorrow of the south caroLina 
house of representatives upon the passing of Gregory George Anderson of Folly 
Beach and to extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of 
the passing of Gregory George Anderson of Folly Beach on March 13, 2026, at the 
venerable age of seventy-eight; and 

Whereas, Greg Anderson 
was born in 1947, the son of the late Andy and Barbara Anderson. As a child, 
Greg contracted polio, having been born before a vaccine was available. Despite 
the challenges it presented, he demonstrated remarkable strength, resilience, 
and determination, refusing to allow adversity to limit his life; and 

Whereas, after the loss 
of his father at age seventeen and his brother Wayne nine years later, Greg 
developed a profound appreciation for the fleeting nature of life and embraced 
each moment fully. His passion for the sea led him to leave the corporate world 
and pursue a distinguished career as a yacht captain and maritime professional. 
After meeting his wife, Dr. Donna D. Johnson, he chose to remain ashore, and went 
on to manage a marina in San Diego, serving the mega-yacht community; and 

Whereas, Greg was a devoted 
and loving husband who wholeheartedly supported his wife's distinguished career 
in academic medicine, serving as her greatest champion and steadfast source of 
encouragement; and 

Whereas, Gregory 
Anderson was deeply committed to community service, founding the "Little Race 
for Little People" in San Diego to support families with newborns in neonatal 
intensive care, and contributing meaningfully to the development of the local 
maritime industry; and 

Whereas, after 
relocating to South Carolina, he faithfully served on the Folly Beach Planning 
Commission, working diligently to preserve the character of the community, and 
served as president of Charleston Oceanfront Villas for more than twenty-five 
years; and 

Whereas, he was a 
devoted husband to Dr. Donna D. Johnson, a beloved brother and closest friend to 
Micheal Anderson, and a cherished member of a large and loving extended family, 
including sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, each 
of whom he held dear. He was also devoted to his loyal canine companion, 
Connor, who was always at his side; and

Whereas, he will be 
remembered not for accolades, but for his adventurous spirit, kindness, gift 
for storytelling, love of family, and dedication to mentoring the next 
generation. Now, therefore, 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Gregory George 
Anderson of Folly Beach and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many 
friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family. 

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