South Carolina H 5306: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF STANDING SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AND THEIR PASTOR DR. RON DAVIS AS THEY CELEBRATE THE BICENTENNIAL OF CONGREGATIONAL SERVICE TO THEIR GOD AND THEIR COMMUNITY.

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2025-2026 Bill 5306 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5306

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE 
PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
UPON THE PASSING OF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM ALLEN OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND 
THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Christopher William "Chris" Allen of Richland County on November 5, 2025, at 
the age of thirty-seven; and

Whereas, born to 
Clarence and Deborah Jennings Allen of Richland County, Chris came into this 
world on April 23, 1988; and

Whereas, at an early 
age, he became a member of St. John and Gill Creek Baptist churches. After 
prayer and God's direction, Chris and his family moved their family membership 
to Grace Christian Church; and

Whereas, a proud 2006 
graduate of Keenan High School, Chris attended Richland County School District 
One. In further preparation for his career, he attended South Carolina State 
University and ultimately received a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary 
studies from Benedict College in 2016. At the time of his passing, Chris was 
pursuing his master's degree at Grand Canyon University; and

Whereas, Chris became 
an active member of Prince Hall Masonry, beginning with Olive Grove Chapter 
#477. Upon his relocation to Columbia, he joined More Light Lodge No. 468 Free 
& Accepted Masons P.H.A. Because of his diligent services, he was appointed 
assistant chair of the Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee; and

Whereas, among those 
mourning the sudden loss of Chris Allen are the students of Dreher High School, 
where Chris was a beloved teacher and football coach. His legacy of compassion, 
mentorship, and love for students continues to be felt throughout the Columbia 
community, but Coach Allen's impact went beyond Dreher High School. He was a 
2024 initiate of the Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., 
where he was known for his commitment to serving others; and

Whereas, Chris enjoyed 
life through his love of people, food, a good laugh, and excellent culinary 
skills. A true exemplar of a great husband, father, son, and friend, he will 
always be remembered for his kind heart and loving soul; and

Whereas, preceded in 
death by his grandparents, the late Young and Nancy Allen and the late William 
Sr. and Willie Etta Toatley Jennings, as well as by his brother, Clarence Allen 
Jr., Chris leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Shannon J. 
Allen; his two sons, Christopher William II and Jackson Alexander; his two 
daughters, Lauren Simone and Channing Olivia; his parents, Clarence Allen and 
Deborah Jennings Allen; and a host of other family members, friends, students, 
and co-workers. He will be greatly missed. 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 
Christopher William Allen of Richland County 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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