South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4052

Introduced
2/19/25  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JACE PALMER OF NEWBERRY FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY INTELLIGENCE AND LOVE OF LEARNING WHICH HAVE GIVEN HIM MEMBERSHIP IN MENSA AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS IN HIS ACADEMIC PURSUITS AND BEYOND.

Summary

H4052 is a simple House resolution that recognizes and honors Jace Palmer of Newberry for his exceptional intelligence, love of learning, and membership in Mensa. The resolution highlights his academic curiosity, early achievements such as winning a SCISA third-grade spelling bee, and his interests in subjects like geography, botany, and electronics. It also notes his aspiration to become a doctor and his desire to stay in Newberry for college. The resolution does not create a new program, impose requirements, or change any substantive law. Instead, it is a ceremonial measure expressing the House’s commendation and best wishes, and directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to Jace Palmer. Its legal effect is limited to the formal recognition itself, with no impact on state agencies, funding, or regulated parties.

Impact

This resolution has no direct effect on South Carolina statutes, regulations, or public programs. It does not amend the code, appropriate funds, or alter rights or duties; rather, it serves as an official legislative commendation honoring a private individual and acknowledging academic achievement.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and celebratory. The resolution’s language reflects admiration for Jace Palmer’s intellect, enthusiasm for learning, and future potential, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or dissenting votes. The only noted action in the bill history is a scrivener’s error correction, which suggests a routine technical cleanup rather than substantive debate.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention because the measure is honorary and noncontroversial. The only possible point of discussion is the resolution’s emphasis on Jace’s exceptional abilities and future promise, but this is presented as praise rather than a disputed issue. No committee transcripts or votes indicate disagreement, and the bill appears to have been handled as a routine recognition resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H3674

Bishop Eric Leake, 40 years of ministry

SC H5629

Farewell to Rep. McCabe

SC H5627

Retirement of Rep. Bill Taylor

SC H5421

Randy Cartee 55 years of service

SC H4839

Tim James

SC H3976

Paul Mapfumo- Black history month

SC H5725

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DAVID VICKERY, DIRECTOR OF BANDS AT NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER NEARLY THREE DECADES OF BUILDING A CULTURE, A TRADITION, AND FOR SOME STUDENTS, A SECOND HOME, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

SC H4079

Captain Allan Rogers retired from the Dillon County Sheriff's office after a 35-year career in law enforcement.

SC H4472

Laurens Co. Administrator Higgs

SC H4093

Fort Mill Superintendent Chuck Epps retirement

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