South Carolina Senate Bill S0193

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/14/25
• Refer: 1/14/25
• Refer: 1/30/25

Caption

Curtis Kershaw Summerford Memorial Highway

Summary

S. 193 is a concurrent resolution requesting the South Carolina Department of Transportation to designate a portion of Cashua Drive in the City of Florence, Florence County, as the “Curtis Kershaw Summerford Memorial Highway.” The named segment runs from its intersection with Second Loop Road to its intersection with U.S. Highway 76, and the resolution also asks that appropriate signs or markers be erected along the route. The resolution is commemorative in nature and is intended to honor Curtis “Curt” Kershaw Summerford, a Florence native and longtime Florence County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant who served in law enforcement for 34 years. The bill’s findings describe his public service, family life, community involvement, and faith, and explain that the highway naming is meant as a memorial recognition of his contributions and sacrifice.

Impact

Because S. 193 is a concurrent resolution rather than a statutory bill, it does not amend the South Carolina Code or create new legal duties for the public. Its practical effect is to request action by the Department of Transportation to install memorial signage and recognize a specific roadway segment by honorary name. The main parties affected are the Department of Transportation, local officials in Florence County, and the public using Cashua Drive, which would display the memorial designation.

Sentiment

The available record shows strong positive sentiment and no recorded opposition. The resolution is framed entirely as a tribute, emphasizing Summerford’s law enforcement career, community service, and family legacy. The House committee on Invitations and Memorial Resolutions recommended that the resolution do pass, and there are no votes or transcripts indicating controversy or dissent.

Contention

There is little apparent contention in the available materials. The only substantive issue is the customary, noncontroversial question of whether the state should honor an individual with a memorial highway designation and whether the Department of Transportation should erect signage. No objections are reflected in the committee materials, and the resolution appears to have been treated as a routine commemorative measure.