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House pauses to honor Tammy McCotry and hosts South Carolina AKA Day and other recognitions
Summary
During the session the House observed a moment of silence for Tammy McCotry of Charleston, read and ordered her memorial remarks placed in the journal, and hosted Alpha Kappa Alpha Day and multiple school and arts recognitions from across the state.
Representative Courtney Waters asked the House to observe a moment of silence for Tammy McCotry of Charleston and moved that the chamber adjourn in her memory with remarks placed in the journal. Waters described McCotry's civic leadership, including work with the Avery Research Institute and Project Cool Breeze, and asked members to join in honoring her service.
The House also welcomed large delegations for ceremonial recognition: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (South Carolina AKA Day) brought more than 300 members to the Capitol; Lexington High School and Powdersville High School state champion athletic teams were introduced and honored in the gallery; and representatives recognized Arts Day visitors and students training to become public school teachers. Representative Jermaine Johnson delivered a Black History Month remembrance of Alonzo Jacob Ramsey, the state's first Black lieutenant governor (born 1834), and noted Ramsey's historical significance.
Representative Waters' motion to adjourn in McCotry's name was ordered and the House placed her memorial remarks in the journal. The transcript records expressions of appreciation for the visiting organizations and the moment of silence; these were ceremonial acknowledgements and did not themselves change policy or law.
