Vi Lyles

2025-2026 Bill 1189: Vi Lyles - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1189
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Jackson and Devine
Document Path: LC-0756WAB-JAH26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on May 12, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on May 12, 2026
Summary: Vi Lyles
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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5/12/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 7
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
05/12/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Mayor Viola Alexander Lyles for
her dedication to public service and efforts to promote equity, opportunity,
and progress within the community.

W
hereas, Viola
Alexander Lyles, born on September 28, 1952, in Columbia, has dedicated her
life to public service, leadership, and community development; and

W
hereas, Mayor Lyles
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Queens University of
Charlotte and a Master of Public Administration from University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; and

W
hereas, Mayor Lyles
served the City of Charlotte in multiple administrative capacities including
budget analyst, budget director, and assistant city manager demonstrating
exceptional commitment to effective municipal governance; and

W
hereas, she was
elected to Charlotte City Council in 2013 and later served as Mayor Pro Tem
from 2015 to 2017; and

W
hereas, in 2017, Mayor
Lyles made history by becoming the 59
th
Mayor of Charlotte and the
first African American woman to serve in that position; and

W
hereas, throughout her
tenure as mayor, she has championed initiatives focused on economic growth,
affordable housing, public safety, transportation expansion, racial equity, and
community engagement; and

W
hereas, under her
leadership, Charlotte experienced significant economic development, including
the creation of thousands of jobs expanded opportunities through partnerships
with major corporations and local businesses; and

W
hereas, Mayor Lyles
has worked to strengthen public transportation infrastructure, expand housing
opportunities for low-income residents, and implement programs aimed at
reducing violence and increasing racial equity throughout the community; and

W
hereas, her leadership
and dedication to public service have earned her recognition and support from
numerous civic, community, and advocacy organizations; and

W
hereas, she continues
to serve the residents of Charlotte with integrity, vision, and a steadfast
commitment to improving the quality of life for all citizens; and

W
hereas, Mayor Lyles
has provided outstanding leadership, historic achievements, and enduring
contributions to the City of Charlotte and its residents. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize and honor Mayor Viola Alexander Lyles for her dedication to public
service and efforts to promote equity, opportunity, and progress within the
community.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Viola Alexander Lyles.

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