South Carolina H 4880: Johnnie Ramey, 90th birthday

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2025-2026 Bill 4880 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4880

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A house RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE FEBRUARY 22, 2026, AS "Missing and 
Murdered Indigenous Women JUSTICE and AWARENESS DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO HONOR 
THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN LOST, THOSE WHO ARE STILL MISSING, AND THE FAMILIES AND 
COMMUNITIES WHO CONTINUE TO SEEK JUSTICE.

Whereas, the crisis of 
missing and murdered indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S) 
remains a national emergency that profoundly impacts Native American 
communities throughout the United States, including here in the State of South 
Carolina; and

Whereas, indigenous 
women experience disproportionately high rates of violence, abduction, and 
homicide, with many cases going unsolved or under-investigated due to systemic 
barriers, gaps in jurisdiction, and a historical lack of awareness; and

Whereas, the observance 
of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Justice and Awareness Day 
serves as a platform to honor the lives of those taken by violence, to 
acknowledge those who remain missing, and to support the families and tribal 
nations who continue to seek truth, justice, and healing; and

Whereas, the red dress 
has become a powerful national symbol representing the thousands of indigenous 
women and girls who are missing or murdered, serving as a visible reminder that 
this crisis demands urgent action from communities, governments, and institutions; 
and

Whereas, citizens 
across South Carolina, indigenous and non-indigenous alike, are encouraged to 
stand in solidarity on February 22, 2026, by displaying red, wearing red 
dresses, and participating in awareness events to elevate understanding of the 
crisis and to support affected families and tribal nations; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives stands united with all federally recognized 
tribes, state-recognized tribes, tribal citizens, and people residing in the 
State of South Carolina in the shared commitment to bring visibility to the 
MMIW crisis, to combat human trafficking, and to advance indigenous justice, 
safety, and healing; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House affirms its dedication to working collaboratively with tribal 
nations, advocates, state agencies, the Office of the Attorney General, federal 
partners, and local solicitors' offices, as well as human trafficking task 
forces and community organizations, to support initiatives addressing MMIW, 
human trafficking, and systemic inequities impacting indigenous women and 
girls. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, declare February 22, 2026, as "Missing and Murdered 
Indigenous Women Justice and Awareness Day" in South Carolina to honor those 
who have been lost, those still missing, and the families and communities who 
continue to seek justice.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each of South Carolina's 
federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, tribal entities, the 
office of Governor Henry McMaster, and the South Carolina Commission for 
Community Advancement and Engagement.

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