The South Carolina Senate has adopted a resolution to celebrate the grand opening of the Jonathan Green Maritime Cultural Center at the University of South Carolina Beaufort. This center is notable for being the first maritime museum dedicated exclusively to African-descended maritime art, history, and culture. Named after the renowned artist Jonathan Green, the center showcases his extensive career and contributions to understanding the history and cultural significance of African diasporic coastal communities, particularly through the lens of the Gullah Geechee culture in South Carolina.

The resolution highlights the center's role in advancing scholarship, public education, and the preservation of the contributions made by African-descended maritime communities. It emphasizes the center's importance as a cultural landmark that will ensure the recognition of these communities' foundational roles in coastal economies. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be presented to key individuals involved with the center, including Jonathan Green and Dr. Kim Cliett Long.