Maxie Burton Concurrent

2025-2026 Bill 1154: Maxie Burton Concurrent - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Allen
Document Path: SR-0665KM-AMB26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on April 29, 2026
Introduced in the House on April 30, 2026
Adopted by the General Assembly on April 30, 2026
Summary: Maxie Burton Concurrent
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

4/29/2026

Senate

Introduced, adopted, sent to House (
Senate Journal-page 9
)

4/30/2026

House

Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence (
House Journal-page 12
)

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04/29/2026

A concurrent 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 General Assembly 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 General Assembly 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, the House of Representatives concurring:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, 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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