The "Great Eight" Football Players
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This Senate Resolution honors the "Great Eight" football players from South Carolina State University for their historical legacy, cultural significance, and impact on Black college football. The resolution recognizes these athletes – John Alford, Edwin Bailey, Charlie Brown, Robert Geathers, William Judson, Angelo King, Chris Ragland, and Leroy Robinson – for their achievements and contributions to the university and the state. It also acknowledges the connection to the Gullah Geechee culture and the Gullah Harambee event.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the "Great Eight" football players from South Carolina State University.
- Acknowledges their historical legacy and cultural significance.
- Affirms their enduring impact on Black college football.
- Highlights their achievements and contributions to the university and state.
- Connects their legacy to the Gullah Geechee culture.
- References the Gullah Harambee event as a means of honoring them.
Who is affected
- South Carolina State University
- The "Great Eight" football players
- The Gullah Geechee community
- Fans of South Carolina State University
- The State of South Carolina
Notable changes
- The resolution formally recognizes the "Great Eight" through legislative action.
- It connects their legacy to the broader cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee people.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours