South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H4851

Introduced
1/14/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF TAMI LANELL ABEL, A VISIONARY LEADER AND COMPASSIONATE MENTOR FROM RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

Summary

H4851 is a House resolution expressing the South Carolina House of Representatives’ sorrow over the death of Tami LaNell Abel of Richland County and extending sympathy to her family and friends. The resolution recounts her life, education, career, community ties, and leadership in business, emphasizing her work ethic, mentorship, and service-oriented approach. The measure is commemorative rather than regulatory: it does not create, amend, or repeal any state law, nor does it appropriate funds or alter the duties of any agency. Its legal effect is limited to the formal adoption of a legislative tribute and the presentation of a copy of the resolution to Ms. Abel’s family.

Impact

H4851 has no substantive impact on state statutes, administrative rules, or public programs. Its effect is symbolic and ceremonial, serving as an official expression of condolence by the House and preserving recognition of Ms. Abel’s life and contributions in the legislative record.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The bill text is entirely laudatory, and there is no indication of opposition, controversy, or divided views in the available voting or committee information. The resolution reflects a customary bipartisan or nonpartisan practice of honoring a deceased constituent or public figure.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. Because H4851 is a sympathy resolution, it does not present policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or legal disputes. The only substantive focus is the House’s desire to honor Ms. Abel’s legacy and extend condolences to her loved ones.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H5369

Fannie Mae Geddis 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 H3671

Vivian Washington sympathy

SC H4179

Zan Edmunds sympathy

SC H5198

Mary Montgomery Sympathy

SC H5024

Sympathy for Martin Alphin

SC H3765

Mattie Kennedy Barr

SC H3956

Wayne Corley sympathy

SC H4993

Rev. Dr. Lillie Burgess sympathy

SC H4852

Carole Jenkins Cooper sympathy

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.