S.0195

Lafayette bicentennial celebration

Introduced·1/14/25

The bill declares March 2025 as the "Celebration of the Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette's Visit" in South Carolina.

The bill commemorates the bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to South Carolina, during his farewell tour of the United States. Lafayette, a key figure in the American Revolution, visited numerous cities in South Carolina, including Cheraw, Camden, Columbia, Charleston, Edisto, and Beaufort. The resolution encourages educational and commemorative programs to honor his historic visit, aligning with South Carolina Day in March. The bill highlights Lafayette's role in supporting the United States and its democratic principles.

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Calendar

Jan 28, 2025

10:15 AM

Senate Family & Veterans Services Committee on 89, 195, 218, 224

Jan 23, 2025

9:00 AM

Senate Family & Veterans Services Committee

History

Jan 30, 2025

Scrivener's error corrected

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Adopted

Jan 28, 2025

Senate

Committee report: Favorable Family and Veterans' Services