South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S1201: William Ellington Sr. Bridge Naming
Status: In committee, June 25, 2026
What the bill says
A Concurrent Resolution (S. 1201) to request that the Department of Transportation name the French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road in Huger in Berkeley County "William Ellington Sr. Bridge", 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 THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME The French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road IN Huger In Berkeley COUNTY "William Ellington Sr. Bridge" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAININ.
From the engrossed text, August 11, 2026:
a Concurrent Resolution (S. 1201) to request that the Department of Transportation name the French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road in Huger in Berkeley County "William Ellington Sr. Bridge", 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 THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME The French Quarter Creek Bridge on Cainhoy Road IN Huger In Berkeley COUNTY "William Ellington Sr. Bridge" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION. W hereas, William Ellington Sr. was born on February 17, 1923, in Huger. He was a student of Cainhoy Public Schools and a graduate of Berkley Training Night School, where he studied carpentry; and W hereas, a veteran of the United States Army, Mr. Ellington enlisted in 1943 and faithfully served his country during World War II; and W hereas, upon returning from his military service, Mr. Ellington utilized his carpentry degree and was employed by the Naval Supply Center Transportation Department where he later retired; and W hereas, a devout Christian, Mr. Ellington was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, where he served as president of the Usher Board, Class Leader, president of the Trustee Board, member of the Pastor's Parish Relations Committee, member …