The bill, H. 4452, is a House Resolution celebrating the 156th anniversary of Silver Hill Memorial United Methodist Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The resolution honors Reverend Dr. Morris Waymar Jr. and the congregation for their long-standing and dedicated service to the community. It highlights the church's historical significance as the oldest African American Methodist congregation in Spartanburg, tracing its roots back to 1869 and its founder, Reverend James R. Rosemond, who played a pivotal role in establishing numerous African American Methodist churches in the region.
The resolution acknowledges the church's commitment to community service, including fundraising for local ministries and advocating for racial reconciliation. It expresses the South Carolina House of Representatives' commendation for the church's over a century and a half of ministry and service. The resolution concludes with a provision for a copy to be presented to Reverend Dr. Morris Waymar Jr. to commemorate this significant milestone.