South Carolina S 990: Suits and Sneakers Day

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2025-2026 Bill 990 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 990

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Harry 
Hopkins Bright AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY 
FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Harry 
Hopkins Bright on February 28, 2026; and

Whereas, a native of Colleton 
County, Mr. Bright was born on March 16, 1936, to parents Joseph "Josiah" 
Bright and Ida McKinley Reid Bright. He was educated in the Colleton County 
School System and graduated from the Colleton Training School. He received a 
scholarship to Allen University, where he played football as first end, sang 
with the Allen Choir, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical 
Education; and

Whereas, Mr. Bright worked 
as a supervisor and foreman for over thirty years with Wildwood Landscaping 
Company. Many of his projects can be seen throughout downtown Charleston, including 
the famous pineapple fountain; and

Whereas, a veteran of 
the United States Army, Mr. Bright faithfully served his nation for nine years beginning 
in 1959. During this time, he was stationed in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam. He 
received several honors and recognitions due to his bravery displayed in combat 
including: the Silver Star of Gallantry in Action (the United States third 
highest award), the Army Accommodation Medal with V Device for Heroism, the 
Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal with V Device, the 
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal (2-D Award), the 
National Defense Service Medal, and the Expert Rifle Award; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Mr. Bright served with many community organizations, including the 
Hiram E. Mann Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, he was a member of Isaiah United Methodist Church, where he worked 
faithfully in different capacities. He was a member of the choir, a class 
leader, a certified Lay Speaker, a former treasurer of the United Methodist 
Men, and a former treasurer of Isaiah United Methodist Church. He served many 
years as a delegate for the annual United Methodist Conference. He loved the 
Lord and attended church and Sunday School until his health started to decline; 
and

Whereas, Mr. Bright 
married his high school sweetheart, the late Agnes Elizabeth Bright, in 1959. 
They celebrated sixty-five wonderful years of marriage before she preceded him 
in death in 2024. Together they had four daughters, the late Bonnie Althea, 
Marsha Elizabeth, Harriett Cynthia, and Gladys McKinnley; and

Whereas, in his free 
time, he enjoyed singing hymns, watching football and wrestling, traveling with 
his sweetheart, spending time with his grandchildren, and joking around with 
everyone he would meet. During his final years, he was known for singing "You 
Are My Sunshine" wherever he went, bringing smiles along the way; and

Whereas, Mr. Bright 
leaves to cherish his memory Marsha E. (Kenneth) Clyburn; Harriet C. (Robert) 
Barrett; and Gladys M. (Peter) Lisbon; four granddaughters, Kristen Clyburn, 
Candace Barrett, Kourtney Barrett, Bianca (Isaiah) Jones; one great-grandson, 
Kingston Barrett-Reedy; one brother, Douglas Bright; one brother-in-law, 
Central Pete (Bernetha) Williams; two special nephews, Chester Bright and Bruce 
Grant; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He will be 
greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
express profound sorrow upon the passing of Harry Hopkins Bright 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 of Harry Hopkins 
Bright.

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