Horace Maxie Burton

2025-2026 Bill 1153: Horace Maxie Burton - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1153
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Allen
Document Path: SR-0661KM-VC26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on April 28, 2026
Currently residing in the Senate
Summary: Horace Maxie Burton
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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4/28/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 8
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4/29/2026

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Introduced and Adopted

April 28, 2026

S. 1153

Introduced
by Senator Allen

S. Printed 4/28/26--S. [SEC
4/29/2026 10:11 AM]

Read the first time April 28, 2026

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A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Horace Maxie Burton for an
exceptional musical career spanning sixty-five years.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Horace Maxie Burton for his
exceptional musical career spanning sixty-five years; and

W
hereas, a native of Simpsonville,
Mr. Burton was born to the late Eddie Ree Burton-Butler and is the grandson of
the late Horace Eugene and Lois Brown-Burton; and

W
hereas, before he
celebrated his sixth birthday, his "coaches," Aunt Samella Burton-Jackson and
Aunt Betty Jo Burton-Jones, realized that he was blessed with an exceptional
vocal talent. Over the course of his adult life, he has become a much
sought-after vocalist who has earned regional and national respect as a gospel
artist; and

W
hereas, early in his
musical career, Mr. Burton turned his vocal artistry to the service of the
Lord, with his first public performance taking place at Reedy Fork Baptist
Church, where he was accompanied by his late aunt, Carolyn Burton-Anderson; and

W
hereas, Mr. Burton is
a well-travelled gospel singer who has toured, performed, and recorded with
several national known gospel groups, including the Robinson Brothers, the
Mighty Silvertones, the Mighty Clouds of Joy, the Jackson Southernaires, and
the late Dr. Robert E. Dennis; and

W
hereas, over the
years, Mr. Burton's vocal talents have earned him opportunities to sing the
national anthem for an Atlanta Braves baseball game, featuring special
recognition for Michael Jordon, and to sing for audiences that included the
late governor of South Carolina, Carroll Ashmore Campbell, and former president
of the United States, Barack Obama; and

W
hereas, a devout
Christian, he is a member of Reedy Fork Baptist Church, where Reverend T. E.
Simmons serves as pastor; and

W
hereas, Mr. Burton is
married to the former Alice Karen Goodwin, and together, they have two
daughters, Senie and Darci; two grandsons, Trent Maxwell and E. J.; and one
granddaughter, Sadye Elise; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that
Horace Maxie Burton has shown in serving the people and the State of South
Carolina. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize and honor Horace Maxie Burton for an exceptional musical career
spanning sixty-five years.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Horace Maxie Burton.

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