Committee Report

April 24, 2025

 

H. 3949

 

Introduced by Reps. King and Duncan

 

S. Printed 4/24/25--H.

Read the first time February 11, 2025

 

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The committee on House Education and Public Works

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3949) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 1-1-614 so as to designate "Dum Spiro Spero" translated as "While I Breathe, I Hope" as the official choral, etc., respectfully

Report:

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

 

SHANNON ERICKSON for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 1-1-614 SO AS TO DESIGNATE "DUM SPIRO SPERO" TRANSLATED AS "WHILE I BREATHE, I HOPE" AS THE OFFICIAL CHORAL ANTHEM OF THE STATE.

 

Whereas, the lyrics of the song "While I Breathe, I Hope" are "From the Blue of coastal waters to the green of mountainsides. We stand as sons and daughters of those who bled and died to defend our common interest so we might live and breathe. We take this freedom given and build upon their dreams. Dum spiro spero, while we breathe we hope. Hope enough for all who dwell here under Carolina skies. Hope for tomorrow that begins with us today, and will last for generations for all who chose to stay." Now, therefore,

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Article 9, Chapter 1, Title 1 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 1-1-614. "Dum Spiro Spero" translated as "While I Breathe, I Hope" is the official choral anthem of the State.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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