South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina Senate Bill S1135

Filed/Introduced
4/21/26  
Introduced
4/21/26  

Caption

Jannie L. Vinson Brabham

Summary

S1135 is a Senate resolution expressing sorrow over the death of Jannie L. Vinson Brabham and extending sympathy to her family and friends. The resolution is largely commemorative and biographical, recounting her upbringing, marriage, family life, church service, community involvement, and personal qualities, as well as her battle with ovarian cancer and the legacy that followed through her granddaughter’s cancer research and advocacy work. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Its effect is limited to an official expression of condolence by the South Carolina Senate and the presentation of a copy of the resolution to the Brabham family. As a ceremonial measure, it has no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative impact on state agencies, statutes, or private parties beyond the symbolic recognition of Mrs. Brabham’s life and contributions.

Impact

This resolution has no substantive legal impact and does not change South Carolina statutes or public policy. Its only formal action is to memorialize Jannie L. Vinson Brabham and direct that a copy be delivered to her family, serving as an official legislative tribute rather than operative law.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment surrounding the bill is uniformly respectful and sympathetic. The text is written in a celebratory and memorial tone, emphasizing Mrs. Brabham’s kindness, faith, family devotion, and community service, and there is no evidence of opposition, debate, or divided voting in the provided materials. The absence of committee transcripts or recorded votes is consistent with the resolution’s ceremonial nature.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the provided record. Because S1135 is a noncontroversial memorial resolution, it appears to have been presented as a unanimous expression of condolence rather than a policy measure subject to disagreement. No legislators, committees, or outside parties are identified as opposing or challenging the resolution.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC S0187

Lenora Abraham "Nancy" Eaddy Family Condolence Resolution

SC S0229

Margaret Ellis Larrymore Death

SC S0955

Laura Lorine Patterson Huggins Sympathy

IL SR0236

MEMORIAL-JANNIS D. FAVUS

AL HR12

Alabama Legislature

TX SR684

In memory of Ginger Rose Holland of Longview.

RI H8260

HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF CATHERINE “KITTY” PETRARCA

SC H5080

Beverly D. Clyburn sympathy resolution

SC S0548

Jeannine Smalls

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.