Christopher Allen, sympathy

2025-2026 Bill 5306: Christopher Allen, sympathy - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5306
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Grant, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0457VR-RM26.docx
Introduced in the House on March 4, 2026
Currently residing in the House
Summary: Christopher Allen, sympathy
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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3/4/2026

House

Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 4
)

3/13/2026

Scrivener's error corrected

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03/04/2026
03/13/2026

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RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE
PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
UPON THE PASSING OF CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM ALLEN OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND
THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death
of Christopher William "Chris" Allen of Richland County on November 5, 2025, at
the age of thirty-seven; and

W
hereas, born to
Clarence and Deborah Jennings Allen of Richland County, Chris came into this
world on April 23, 1988; and

W
hereas, at an early
age, he became a member of St. John and Gill Creek Baptist churches. After
prayer and God's direction, Chris and his family moved their family membership
to Grace Christian Church; and

W
hereas, a proud 2006
graduate of Keenan High School, Chris attended Richland County School District
One. In further preparation for his career, he attended South Carolina State
University and ultimately received a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary
studies from Benedict College in 2016. At the time of his passing, Chris was
pursuing his master's degree at Grand Canyon University; and

W
hereas, Chris became
an active member of Prince Hall Masonry, beginning with Olive Grove Chapter
#477. Upon his relocation to Columbia, he joined More Light Lodge No. 468 Free
& Accepted Masons P.H.A. Because of his diligent services, he was appointed
assistant chair of the Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee; and

W
hereas, among those
mourning the sudden loss of Chris Allen are the students of Dreher High School,
where Chris was a beloved teacher and football coach. His legacy of compassion,
mentorship, and love for students continues to be felt throughout the Columbia
community, but Coach Allen's impact went beyond Dreher High School. He was a
2024 initiate of the Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.,
where he was known for his commitment to serving others; and

W
hereas, Chris enjoyed
life through his love of people, food, a good laugh, and excellent culinary
skills. A true exemplar of a great husband, father, son, and friend, he will
always be remembered for his kind heart and loving soul; and

W
hereas, preceded in
death by his grandparents, the late Young and Nancy Allen and the late William
Sr. and Willie Etta Toatley Jennings, as well as by his brother, Clarence Allen
Jr., Chris leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Shannon J.
Allen; his two sons, Christopher William II and Jackson Alexander; his two
daughters, Lauren Simone and Channing Olivia; his parents, Clarence Allen and
Deborah Jennings Allen; and a host of other family members, friends, students,
and co-workers. He will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of
Christopher William Allen of Richland County and extend the deepest sympathy to
his family and many friends.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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