Barb Rollins Retirement

2025-2026 Bill 5527: Barb Rollins Retirement - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5527
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Taylor, Oremus, Clyburn and Hartz
Document Path: LC-0555CM-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 14, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 14, 2026
Summary: Barb Rollins Retirement
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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4/14/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 13
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04/14/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

To recognize and honor Barbara Lee Rollins upon the
occasion of her retirement, to commend her for more than five decades of
dedicated service to music education and community life, and to wish her much
happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Barbara Lee
Rollins upon her retirement after more than fifty years of exemplary leadership
in musical organizations throughout Aiken, as well as her steadfast commitment
to inspiring young people to develop and excel in their musical talents; and

W
hereas, Barbara
Rollins established a strong musical foundation during her high school years as
a member of the South Dakota All-State Band and as a soloist with the South
Dakota All-State Orchestra. She later earned a master's degree in Instrumental
Music Education from the University of Illinois and began her distinguished career
as a band director in Illinois public schools before bringing her talents to
Aiken; and

W
hereas, in 1974, she
and her husband, Roger, co-founded the Aiken Community Band. She further
expanded her impact in 1999 by founding and directing the Rollins Christian Big
Band, the Rollins Brass Ensemble, and the Aiken Area Akademie (AAA) Home School
Band, inspiring generations of award-winning young musicians; and

W
hereas, in 2014, Ms.
Rollins founded and directed the South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band
program, and in 2017 she was honored as Aiken's Best Band Music Instructor by
the Aiken Award Program; and

W
hereas, together with
her husband, Barbara Rollins has enriched countless civic and community events,
including Wreaths Across America ceremonies, veterans' programs, Christmas outreach
for shut-ins, and the Aiken Christmas Parade, where the AAA Band was frequently
recognized as a top musical entry. Most recently, she contributed her talents
to America's 250 Anniversary concerts at Hopelands Gardens; and

W
hereas, her leadership
also includes decades of service as Musical Director for Aiken's National Day
of Prayer, nineteen years as Entertainment Chairperson for Aiken's Makin', and
many years as co-chair of entertainment for Aiken's One Table. She has also
shared her gifts as a trumpet soloist at churches, weddings, funerals, and
numerous community gatherings; and

W
hereas, for her
exemplary leadership and tireless service of over fifty years, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives are delighted to extend best wishes
to Barbara as she transitions to a well-deserved retirement in the days ahead.
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, recognize and honor Barbara Lee Rollins upon the occasion
of her retirement, commend her for more than five decades of dedicated service
to music education and community life, and wish her much happiness and
fulfillment in the years ahead.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Barbara Lee Rollins.

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