South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H3940

Introduced
2/11/25  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF JOY SHANNON PRYOR OF CHARLESTON COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Summary

H3940 is a simple House resolution expressing the South Carolina House of Representatives’ sorrow at the death of Joy Shannon Pryor of Charleston County and extending sympathy to her family and friends. The resolution is commemorative in nature and does not create, amend, or repeal any law. It recounts Pryor’s life, education, career in teaching and social services, musical and theatrical contributions, and long service to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The resolution highlights Pryor’s work in education, youth employment counseling, child support and adoptions services, and her community involvement through gospel music, theater, and civic organizations. It concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Pryor family as a formal expression of respect and condolence.

Impact

H3940 has no substantive legal impact on South Carolina statutes, regulations, or agency authority. As a memorial/sympathy resolution, it functions as an official legislative tribute and ceremonial recognition of an individual’s life and service, rather than as a policy measure affecting state law or public programs.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The bill text itself is entirely laudatory, and there is no recorded committee debate or vote history indicating disagreement or controversy. The available context suggests broad, noncontroversial support typical of condolence resolutions.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is purely commemorative, and no opposing views, amendments, or procedural disputes are reflected in the bill text, committee records, or voting history provided.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H5392

Ann Looper Pryor, sympathy

SC H3666

Mother Eddie Stringer

SC H4192

Sarah Wilson sympathy

SC H4312

Howe Family Condolences

SC H5736

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF LATRELL VONTHREECE HARTS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

SC H4287

Mary Elizabeth Mullikin sympathy

SC H4183

Ora Leigh Elvis sympathy

SC H5369

Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy

SC H5565

Dorothy Cobb sympathy

SC H4862

Judge Ittriss J. Jenkins condolence

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