The bill, H. 4021, is a concurrent resolution recognizing Travis E. Overton for his significant contributions to Coastal Carolina University over a span of seventeen years. It highlights his various roles, including five years as Dean of Students and seven years as Vice President for Executive Initiatives and Chief of Staff. The resolution commends his dedication to promoting access to higher education in South Carolina, his involvement in the local community, and his mentorship of students, particularly through initiatives like the African American Initiative for Men and the Teal & Tech partnership with Horry Georgetown Technical College.
Additionally, the resolution expresses profound sorrow at Overton's sudden passing, acknowledging the positive impact he had on the university and the broader community. It emphasizes his leadership in various programs and initiatives that fostered school pride and community engagement, such as Teal Tuesday and the Presidential Ambassadors program. The resolution concludes with a formal recognition of his service and the legacy he leaves behind at Coastal Carolina University and among the citizens of South Carolina.