A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME THE PORTION OF POWELL ROAD IN GEORGETOWN COUNTY FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH SINGLETON ROAD TO HAROLD ROAD "DEPUTY SHERIFF LEROY GASQUE SR. MEMORIAL HIGHWAY" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS CONTAINING THESE WORDS.
Summary
H4446 is a concurrent resolution requesting that the South Carolina Department of Transportation name a segment of Powell Road in Georgetown County, from Singleton Road to Harold Road, as the "Deputy Sheriff Leroy Gasque Sr. Memorial Highway." The resolution also asks DOT to erect appropriate signs or markers reflecting that honorary designation.
The bill is commemorative rather than regulatory. Its text honors Deputy Sheriff Leroy Gasque Sr. by recounting his life, education, church service, family, and 27 years of service with the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office, including work as an auxiliary policeman before becoming a deputy sheriff. The resolution expresses the General Assembly’s view that naming the roadway would be a fitting tribute to his service and legacy.
Impact
If adopted, the resolution would not change substantive state law or create new legal duties beyond a request to the Department of Transportation. Its practical effect would be to authorize and encourage the placement of memorial signage on a specific stretch of Powell Road in Georgetown County, affecting local roadway naming and state transportation signage practices. The measure primarily impacts Georgetown County, the South Carolina Department of Transportation, and the public recognition of Deputy Sheriff Gasque’s service.
Sentiment
The available context suggests broad, respectful support for the measure. The resolution is written in a celebratory and commemorative tone, and there is no recorded committee debate, vote opposition, or controversy in the provided materials. The bill appears to have been treated as a routine honorary naming resolution, with the General Assembly expressing appreciation for a local law enforcement officer’s service.
Contention
No notable points of contention are shown in the provided record. Because there are no committee transcripts or votes included, there is no evidence of disagreement over the honoree, the roadway location, or the cost and placement of signs. Any potential concerns would likely be limited to standard administrative issues associated with highway memorial naming, but none are documented here.