South Carolina S479: Evelyn Guile Death

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 25, 2025:

2025-2026 Bill 479 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly 126th Session, 2025-2026 Bill 479 Indicates Matter Stricken Indicates New Matter (Text matches printed bills. Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A senate RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Evelyn Bennett Guile AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS. W hereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Evelyn Bennett Guile on March 23, 2025; and W hereas, a native of Florence County, Mrs. Guile was born on February 11, 1918, to parents Naomi Lane Bennett and Norfal Bennett; and W hereas, Mrs. Guile started her own business by opening the first sewing shop in the Florence area. She provided dressmaking and alteration services to patrons, both Black and white, during what was still a very segregated era. She excelled in the profession and business for over fifty years. She would later teach sewing classes at a major sewing machine manufacturer; and W hereas, a civic leader, Mrs. Guile and her husband, who served as the local NAACP president, were strong supporters and advocates for civil rights in and era when African Americans' access to public facilities were limited. Mrs. …

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Sponsors

• Kent Williams (D, 30) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2025: Introduced and adopted

Common questions

What is S479?

S479 is a bill in the South Carolina Legislature (126th General Assembly): Evelyn Guile Death.

What is the status of S479?

Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2025. Latest action: Introduced and adopted (March 25, 2025).

Who sponsored S479?

Kent Williams (D, 30).

Where is the official record for S479?

On the South Carolina Legislature website: https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/bills/479.htm