South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S1175: "Dr. Jasper Salmond Highway"
Status: Passed both chambers, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution (S. 1175) to request the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 176 from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 16 to the Columbia Canal, etc., respectfully Report: That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass: DENNIS MOSS for Committee. _______ A concurrent RESOLUTION To request the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 176 from its intersection with South Carolina highway 16 to the Columbia Canal in Richland County "Dr. Jasper Salmond Highway" and place.
From the engrossed text, May 13, 2026:
a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1175) to request the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 176 from its intersection with South Carolina Highway 16 to the Columbia Canal, etc., respectfully Report: That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass: DENNIS MOSS for Committee. _______ A concurrent RESOLUTION To request the Department of Transportation name the portion of United States Highway 176 from its intersection with South Carolina highway 16 to the Columbia Canal in Richland County "Dr. Jasper Salmond Highway" and place appropriate markers or signs containing these words at this location. W hereas, a pillar of his community for decades, Dr. Jasper Salmond has devoted his life to service as an educator, military veteran, international business consultant, and elected official. For nearly sixty years, he has worked to uplift others, having learned the value of sharing and giving back as a child of the Great Depression; and W hereas, the Camden native prepared for his life's journey by earning a degree in education from Benedict College where he was student body president, a member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, and graduated magna cum laude. He furthered his education with a master's degree in educational supervision and administration from the Teachers College of Columbia University, with additional studies …