Committee Report

March 28, 2024

S. 479

Introduced by Senator Jackson

S. Printed 03/28/24--H.

Read the first time February 27, 2024

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The committee on House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 479) to request the Department of Transportation name Chalk Street in the Richland County Town of Eastover from Poultry Lane to Main Street "Freddie E. Campbell, Sr, etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

DENNIS MOSS for Committee.

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO REQUEST THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NAME CHALK STREET IN THE RICHLAND COUNTY TOWN OF EASTOVER FROM POULTRY LANE TO MAIN STREET "FREDDIE E. CAMPBELL, SR. MEMORIAL STREET" AND ERECT APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THESE WORDS.

Whereas, a second generation barber who learned the trade from his father, Mr. Freddie E. Campbell, Sr., was a pillar in the Eastover, South Carolina, community; and

Whereas, under the tutelage of his father, the late Harry Campbell, a master barber instructor, Freddie E. Campbell, Sr., received on-the-job training along with many other barber students who would go on to become licensed barbers. The business had its beginnings in 1956 on Henry Street and was later relocated to 113 Chalk Street where it would grow and become a mainstay; and

Whereas, a focal place in the Eastover community, Richland County men and boys would frequent the barber shop for the latest style haircut with a precision razor tape. His wife, Bernice, operated a beauty shop at the same location where women could get their eyebrows arched, specialty haircuts, and perms; and

Whereas, expanding the Chalk Street business, Freddie Sr., and Bernice from 1964 to 1978 operated Chick-A-Dee Restaurant, said to serve the best hot dogs, milk shakes, hamburgers, shrimp, and chicken baskets. Students from schools throughout Lower Richland were known to frequent the establishment where they enjoyed the juke box, pool tables, and pin ball machines, and where parents felt their children were safe. The restaurant also employed local students to provide hands-on work experience; and

Whereas, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell also owned and operated Freddie's Ball Park from the mid 1970s to the mid 1980s where area baseball and softball teams could play. The park featured a concession stand and had its own announcer to call games from his perch above the ball field. The park was home to the Red Sox baseball team and the Trotters softball team; and

Whereas, a talented musician blessed with a "musical ear", Mr. Campbell played the piano, organ, bass and lead guitar, and sang with a number of gospel groups. He honed his skills at Goodwill Baptist Church in Eastover where he served as minister of music for forty-two years. Called a true man of God, this great husband, father, and grandfather was called home to be with the Lord at 55 years of age; and

Whereas, it would be fitting and proper to recognize the achievements of this son of the Palmetto State by naming a street in the Town of Eastover in Richland County in his honor. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request the Department of Transportation name Chalk Street in the Richland County Town of Eastover from Poultry Lane to Main Street "Freddie E. Campbell, Sr. Memorial Street" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location containing these words.

Be it further resolved that the copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Transportation.

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