The bill, H. 5596, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring Reverend Dr. George E. Hicks for his fifty years of dedicated service to educational excellence and his contributions to the community. Dr. Hicks, a native of Manning, South Carolina, has had a distinguished career as an educator, administrator, college professor, and pastor, with over thirty years of service in ministry. His educational journey includes degrees from Paine College, Erskine Theological Seminary, and South Carolina State University, where he has also received numerous accolades, including Teacher of the Year and Professor Emeritus.

The resolution highlights Dr. Hicks's extensive involvement in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he has served in various leadership roles and currently pastors Historic Liberty Hill A.M.E. Church. The members of the South Carolina House of Representatives express their gratitude for his commitment to education and the development of youth in the state, extending their best wishes for his future endeavors. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Dr. Hicks in recognition of his achievements.