Archbishop B.R. Wilson Memorial Highway

2025-2026 Bill 5045: Archbishop B.R. Wilson Memorial Highway - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5045
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. King
Document Path: LC-0451CM-GT26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 28, 2026
Introduced in the Senate on February 12, 2026
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 19, 2026
Summary: Archbishop B.R. Wilson Memorial Highway
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

1/28/2026

House

Introduced (
House Journal-page 401
)

1/28/2026

House

Referred to Committee on
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
(
House Journal-page 401
)

2/11/2026

House

Committee report: Favorable
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
(
House Journal-page 2
)

2/12/2026

House

Adopted, sent to Senate (
House Journal-page 26
)

2/12/2026

Senate

Introduced (
Senate Journal-page 6
)

2/12/2026

Senate

Referred to Committee on
Transportation
(
Senate Journal-page 6
)

2/18/2026

Senate

Recalled from Committee on
Transportation
(
Senate Journal-page 4
)

2/19/2026

Senate

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (
Senate Journal-page 21
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/28/2026
02/11/2026
02/18/2026

Recalled

February 18, 2026

H. 5045

Introduced
by Rep. King

S. Printed 2/18/26--S.

Read the first time February 12, 2026

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

To request the Department of Transportation name the
portion of Squire Road in the City of Rock Hill in York County from its
intersection with Ogden Road to its intersection with Falls Road "Archbishop
B.R. Wilson memorial Road" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this
location containing these words.

W
hereas, Archbishop
B.R. Wilson, a humble yet mighty man of valor, completed his earthly labors on
July 15, 2025, at the venerable age of sixty-eight. Born on November 12, 1956,
in Rock Hill, he dedicated his life to the service of God's kingdom, faithfully
ministering to others with compassion, wisdom, and strength; and

W
hereas, he was the
devoted husband of Phyllis Thomasson, and together they shared a beautiful life
filled with faith and family. In God's time, they were blessed with four children,
Mario, Isaac, Taurice, and Sharita, and eight grandchildren, who were the joy
of his heart; and

W
hereas, in preparation
for his life's work, Archbishop Wilson earned his diploma from Rock Hill High
School, followed by a bachelor's degree in social science from Claflin
University, a bachelor's degree in religious education from Mid-Atlantic Bible
College, and a master's degree in Christian psychology from Cornerstone
University. Further theological studies ensued at Erskine Theological Seminary,
Reformed Theological Seminary, and Winthrop University. At the time of his
passing, he was pursuing a doctorate in theological studies through programs
held at Harvard and Yale universities; and

W
hereas, over the
course of his ministerial journey, he served the Lord's people in various ways.
He preached his initial sermon at Nazareth Baptist Church in Rock Hill in 1985,
served as pastor of Boyd Hill Baptist Church in Rock Hill from 1986 to 1998,
founded Gethsemane Church in Rock Hill in 1998, and established Churches United
Fellowship Inc. in 2004; and

W
hereas, further,
Archbishop Wilson extended his ministry beyond the pulpit. He served faithfully
as a counselor with the Department of Mental Health, chaplain for the Rock Hill
Police Department, hospice counselor and chaplain for Agape Care of Rock Hill,
and grief counselor for Parker's Funeral Home; and

W
hereas, for more than
two and a half decades, Archbishop Wilson led God's people with bold faith,
integrity, and unconditional love. He preached salvation, deliverance, and
healing and stood by families in times of joy and sorrow. He dedicated babies,
united couples in marriage, laid loved ones to rest, and ushered new ministers
into their calling with grace and spiritual authority; and

W
hereas, Archbishop
Wilson's legacy is one of tireless service, spiritual leadership, and
unwavering commitment to the advancement of God's kingdom. His mission was
always clear: to build up others, both ministers and ministries, and to nurture
the body of Christ. He now rests in eternal peace, having fought the good
fight, finished his course, and kept the faith; and

W
hereas, it would be
fitting and proper to honor the legacy of this great man of God by having a
road in the City of Rock Hill dedicated in his memory. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the House
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of
Transportation name the portion of Squire Road in the City of Rock Hill in York
County from its intersection with Ogden Road to its intersection with Falls
Road "Archbishop B.R. Wilson Road" and erect appropriate markers or signs at
this location containing these words.

B
e it further resolved that
a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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