Rosewood Elementary 100th Anniversary

2025-2026 Bill 875: Rosewood Elementary 100th Anniversary - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 875
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Jackson and Devine
Document Path: LC-0622WAB-AR26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on February 3, 2026
Summary: Rosewood Elementary 100th Anniversary
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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2/3/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 4
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02/03/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF
RICHLAND COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDREDTH
ANNIVERSARY, TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL ON ITS MANY ACHIEVEMENTS OVER THE PAST
CENTURY, AND TO WISH ITS STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS, AND ALUMNI WELL AS
THEY CONTINUE TO HOLD HIGH THE FOUNDING STANDARDS OF ROSEWOOD ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL.

W
hereas, the South
Carolina Senate notes with pleasure that Rosewood Elementary School of Richland
County School District One is celebrating its one hundredth anniversary this
year; and

W
hereas, for a century,
Rosewood Elementary School has stood at the heart of one of Columbia's most
vibrant neighborhoods, serving as a place of learning, tradition, and community
pride. This year, the school is celebrating its centennial with a slate of special
events designed to honor its past and inspire future generations of Eagles; and

W
hereas, when Rosewood
Elementary opened its doors in 1926, it did so at a time of rapid neighborhood
growth following World War I. The original two-story building welcomed just
over two hundred students. As Columbia expanded, so did Rosewood's student body,
which eventually grew to more than six hundred children in the mid-20th
century. Today, Rosewood continues to serve hundreds of young learners each
year, carrying forward its legacy of excellence in education and community
spirit; and

W
hereas, to mark the
occasion, Rosewood has launched the "$100 for 100" campaign. Families, alumni,
and community members are invited to give one hundred dollars in honor of the
school's one hundredth year. In recognition, each donor will have his or her name
(or the name of the donor's designated honoree) included on a large gold star
displayed prominently in the school's main hall throughout the year. These
stars will serve as a visible reminder of the support and gratitude that has
surrounded the school for a century; and

W
hereas, the school
also will host historical exhibits showcasing photographs, artifacts, and
stories from its earliest days through today. Former students and faculty will
be invited to share memories, giving voice to the generations who have shaped,
and been shaped by, Rosewood; and

W
hereas, adding to the
excitement, Rosewood Elementary was selected as a featured stop on the Annual
Tour of Homes in the Shandon and Hollywood-Rose Hill neighborhoods. This
recognition placed Rosewood alongside some of Columbia's most iconic
residences, underscoring its significance not only as a school but also as a
landmark of architectural and community history; and

W
hereas, grateful for
the contributions of Rosewood Elementary School toward the education of South
Carolina's most precious resource, its youth, the Senate is pleased to
congratulate the Rosewood Eagles on reaching this important milestone. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
congratulate Rosewood Elementary School of Richland County School District One
upon the occasion of its one hundredth anniversary, commend the school on its
many achievements over the past century, and wish its students, faculty,
administrators, and alumni well as they continue to hold high the founding
standards of Rosewood Elementary School.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Christopher Lyons of
Rosewood Elementary School.

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