A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPON THE PASSING OF REVEREND THOMAS N. BRITTAIN OF SPARTANBURG COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Summary
H4290 is a concurrent resolution expressing the South Carolina General Assembly’s sorrow at the death of Reverend Thomas N. Brittain of Spartanburg County and extending sympathy to his family and friends. The resolution is commemorative rather than regulatory: it recounts his life, education, long ministry in the United Methodist Church, service to multiple congregations and church boards, and his broader community involvement.
The resolution highlights Brittain’s decades of pastoral work, including service as a pastor, district superintendent, and vice president of development at Epworth Children’s Home, as well as his participation in Wofford College and United Methodist Conference leadership. It also emphasizes his family life, longevity, and reputation for service and kindness, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to his family.
Impact
This bill does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its legal effect is limited to an official legislative expression of condolence and recognition, with the only operative provision being the presentation of a copy of the resolution to Reverend Brittain’s family. It has no direct impact on statutes, agencies, or regulated parties.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. The bill is framed as a tribute to a widely admired minister and community figure, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee dispute, or negative vote history. The only noted action is a scrivener’s error correction, suggesting the measure was handled as a routine memorial resolution.
Contention
There is no substantive contention apparent in the bill text or available legislative history. Because the measure is a memorial resolution honoring an individual’s life and service, it does not present policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or competing stakeholder positions. The only procedural issue noted is a scrivener’s error correction, which is administrative rather than controversial.