South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4179

Introduced
3/12/25  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MARY SUZANNE "ZAN" CHAPPELL EDMUNDS OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Summary

H4179 is a simple House resolution expressing the South Carolina House of Representatives’ sorrow at the death of Mary Suzanne “Zan” Chappell Edmunds of Richland County and extending sympathy to her family and friends. The resolution includes a brief memorial tribute describing her upbringing in Orangeburg and Bamberg County, her education, her marriages and children, and her extended family. The resolution also highlights her church involvement, civic participation, and community service. It notes her roles at First Presbyterian of Sumter and Eastminster Presbyterian Church, her work with the Sumter Jr. Welfare League and the Fine Arts Council of Sumter, and her participation in local clubs and bridge. The measure concludes by directing that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family.

Impact

H4179 does not change state law, create a program, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official expression of condolence by the House of Representatives and a directive to transmit the resolution to the family of the deceased. It affects no statutes or regulated parties beyond the ceremonial recognition of an individual’s life and service.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. As a memorial resolution, it is intended to honor Zan Edmunds’ life, family, faith, and community involvement, and there is no evidence of opposition or controversy in the available record. The absence of committee debate or recorded votes suggests it was treated as a noncontroversial commemorative measure.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The bill is a tribute resolution, not a policy measure, so it does not present competing viewpoints on law or public spending. The only substantive content is the biographical and memorial language honoring Edmunds and extending condolences to her survivors.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H4192

Sarah Wilson sympathy

SC H5198

Mary Montgomery Sympathy

SC H4237

Gloria McEwen sympathy

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 H5369

Fannie Mae Geddis sympathy

SC H3765

Mattie Kennedy Barr

SC H3671

Vivian Washington sympathy

SC H5565

Dorothy Cobb sympathy

SC H4183

Ora Leigh Elvis sympathy

SC H4380

Janie Simmons Johnson sympathy

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.