A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF GRAMMY-AWARD-NOMINATED ENTERTAINER AND COLUMBIA NATIVE ANGIE STONE, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Grammy-Award-nominated entertainer Angie Stone, a native of Columbia, on March 1, 2025, at the age of 63; and

 

Whereas, born in 1961, Angela Laverne "Angie" Brown began her life journey in Columbia, where she grew up and went from singing in church to forming the early hip hop trio the Sequence. She was a member of the congregation at Columbia's First Nazareth Baptist Church, and her alma mater was C.A. Johnson High School, where she was honored in 2015 on the occasion of the release of a new album and the start of a concert tour; and

 

Whereas, in time, Angie moved to New York, where she signed a recording contract with Sugar Hill Records and the Sequence. She later joined another musical trio, Vertical Hold, before launching her solo career; and

 

Whereas, over the course of her career as a solo artist, Angie Stone had hits with singles "No More Rain," "Wish I Didn't Miss You," "More Than a Woman," and "U Haul," among other songs. The latter two were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Further, this neo-soul musical star had gold records with her 1999 debut album, Black Diamond, and the 2001 follow-up, Mahogany Soul, which have combined for more than a million sales. Angie was also a prolific actress, appearing in a combined forty movies and TV shows; and

 

Whereas, Angie Stone leaves to cherish her memory her two children, daughter Diamond and son Michael D'Angelo Archer II, as well as a legion of appreciative fans and friends. She will be missed. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Grammy-Award-nominated entertainer and Columbia native Angie Stone, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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