South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4823

Introduced
1/14/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE BRAELYN DAVIS, MAELLE WONG, AND SARAH FANG OF RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL'S CHINESE IMMERSION PROGRAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE 2025 CLASS NATIONAL TALENT SHOW COMPETITIONS AND TO COMMEND THEIR TEACHER, REBECCA FENG, FOR HER DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP.

Summary

H4823 is a simple House resolution honoring three River Bluff High School students — Braelyn Davis, Maelle Wong, and Sarah Fang — for their national achievements in the 2025 Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS) National Talent Show Competitions. The resolution specifically recognizes Davis and Wong for earning first place in the Immersion Group Language Competition and Fang for earning second place in the Heritage Group Fine Arts Product Competition. The resolution also commends their teacher, Rebecca Feng, for her leadership and dedication to the school’s Chinese Immersion Program. In addition to celebrating the students’ accomplishments, the measure expresses the House’s support for world language immersion programs and their role in preparing students for a globally connected world.

Impact

Because H4823 is a ceremonial resolution rather than a substantive bill, it does not amend state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is limited to official legislative recognition of the students, their teacher, and River Bluff High School’s Chinese Immersion Program, while reinforcing public support for language immersion and cultural education in South Carolina schools.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and congratulatory. The bill text frames the students’ accomplishments as a source of pride for their school, district, and the state, and there is no evidence of opposition or controversy in the available context. No committee debate or recorded votes were provided, which is consistent with a noncontroversial honorary resolution.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is purely commemorative, and the context includes no committee transcripts, amendments, or recorded votes indicating disagreement. The only substantive policy theme mentioned is support for world language immersion programs, but it is presented as a broadly positive statement rather than a disputed issue.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H5031

River Bluff Boys Golf

SC H5032

River Bluff High We the People Champs

SC H5553

Chapin Dance Team State/National Championship

SC SR97

A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding achievements of the Highlands High School varsity dance team at the National Dance Alliance High School Nationals.

SC H4328

River Bluff HS varsity winter guard

SC H5040

Chesterfield Dixie Youth 8U softball champs

SC H4912

River Bluff Girls Swim State Champions

SC HJR1030

A RESOLUTION to honor and congratulate Tullahoma High School students on winning three national awards at the FBLA National Leadership Conference.

SC H5466

River Bluff High School chess team State Champions

SC H4234

River Bluff HS chess champs

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.