South Carolina H 5412: Newberry Middle Schooler David Smith, Jr.

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2025-2026 Bill 5412 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5412

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA 
ASPHALT PAVEMENT ASSOCIATION on the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary and to 
recognize the association and its members for their many contributions to the 
State's Transportation infrastructure, economy, innovation, and environmental 
stewardship.

Whereas, the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association (SCAPA), 
incorporated in November 1966, celebrates its sixtieth anniversary in 2026; and

Whereas, since its founding in 1966, SCAPA has represented the 
companies and professionals responsible for building and maintaining much of 
the roadway infrastructure that connects South Carolina's communities and 
supports the state's economic growth; and

Whereas, SCAPA is a nonprofit trade association representing asphalt 
pavement producers and suppliers throughout the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, for six decades the members of SCAPA have played a vital 
role in building, maintaining, and improving South Carolina's transportation 
infrastructure, including interstate highways, state highways, local roads, 
streets, parking facilities, and airport pavements; and

Whereas, infrastructure investment is a key driver of economic growth 
in South Carolina, with recent economic analysis estimating that current 
infrastructure investments will generate more than fifty-six billion dollars in 
economic output and support tens of thousands of jobs across the State; and

Whereas, the passage of Act 40 in 2017 marked a historic commitment 
by the State of South Carolina to improving and modernizing its transportation 
system, and the asphalt paving industry has played a critical role in 
delivering these infrastructure improvements for the benefit of motorists, 
businesses, and communities across the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, the members of SCAPA generate a significant economic impact 
in South Carolina each year through the production of asphalt materials, 
construction services, equipment operations, and related industries; and

Whereas, through collaboration with the South Carolina Department of 
Transportation and other partners, SCAPA promotes high standards in asphalt 
pavement quality, performance, and safety while advancing innovative materials, 
technologies, and construction practices that improve the durability and 
efficiency of the state's transportation network; and

Whereas, the South Carolina asphalt industry continues to advance 
modern pavement technologies, including improved mix designs, performance 
testing, and sustainable construction methods that extend pavement life and 
improve long-term value for taxpayers; and

Whereas, asphalt pavement is one of the most recycled materials in 
America, and the South Carolina asphalt industry has demonstrated leadership in 
environmental stewardship by incorporating reclaimed asphalt pavement into new 
roadway construction, conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and 
lowering the environmental footprint of infrastructure projects; and

Whereas, SCAPA and its members continue to strengthen South 
Carolina's economy, invest in communities, and support the development of safe, 
durable, and sustainable transportation infrastructure throughout the Palmetto 
State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the South Carolina 
Asphalt Pavement Association on the occasion of its sixtieth anniversary and 
recognize the association and its members for their many contributions to the state's 
transportation infrastructure, economy, innovation, and environmental 
stewardship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
the South Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association.

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