The third Saturday in May of each year is declared to be "South Carolina Day of Service" in South Carolina; and all South Carolinians are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand to make a positive difference in our great State.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 235 (H.5020), Section 1, eff June 3, 2016.
Editor's Note
2016 Act No. 235, preamble, provides as follows:
"Whereas, while 2015 was a year of unparalleled tragedies and other difficult challenges in South Carolina, the compassion, faith, and courageous endeavors of our people and communities set the Palmetto State apart, showing that in times of need we come together, neighbors helping neighbors; and
"Whereas, sustained efforts to fill unmet community needs through such activities as checking on neighbors, delivering meals, removing litter and beautifying an area, mentoring a student, or repairing a building will continue to unite the citizens of our State; and
"Whereas, Leadership South Carolina Class of 2016 is establishing an annual South Carolina Day of Service on the third Saturday of May to support and celebrate the spirit of the Palmetto State by encouraging our residents to give back to their communities and State in a meaningful, yet simple, way; and
"Whereas, an annual South Carolina Day of Service provides a unique opportunity to volunteer as an individual, group, school, or business to create a better South Carolina."
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 53 - Sundays, Holidays and Other Special Days
Section 53-3-20. Frances Willard Day.
Section 53-3-30. General Pulaski's Memorial Day.
Section 53-3-35. General Francis Marion Memorial Day.
Section 53-3-40. Mother's Day.
Section 53-3-45. Family Respect Day.
Section 53-3-50. Grandmother's Day.
Section 53-3-60. South Carolina Day.
Section 53-3-65. Spirit of '45 Day.
Section 53-3-75. Eartha Kitt Day.
Section 53-3-80. Martin Luther King Day.
Section 53-3-85. Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Day.
Section 53-3-90. Family Week designated.
Section 53-3-100. Family Week: creation of committee to choose "South Carolina Family of the Year."
Section 53-3-105. Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Section 53-3-110. Garden Week designated.
Section 53-3-115. Golden-September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Section 53-3-117. Water Safety Awareness Month.
Section 53-3-120. Purple Heart Day.
Section 53-3-125. Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down Festival Weekend.
Section 53-3-130. Golf week designated.
Section 53-3-140. "Carolina Day" declared.
Section 53-3-150. Patriot Day, Constitution Day, and Patriotism Week observations.
Section 53-3-160. September eleventh.
Section 53-3-165. POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Section 53-3-166. Bill of Rights Day.
Section 53-3-170. South Carolina State Guard Week.
Section 53-3-185. Vietnam Veterans Survivors' and Remembrance Day.
Section 53-3-195. Veterans' Spouses and Families Day.
Section 53-3-200. Italian American Heritage Month.
Section 53-3-205. Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day.
Section 53-3-210. South Carolina Day of Service.
Section 53-3-215. South Carolina Native Plant Week.
Section 53-3-220. Fibroid Tumor Awareness Month.
Section 53-3-225. Barbers' Day.
Section 53-3-230. Penn Center Heritage Day.
Section 53-3-240. Dr. Ronald McNair Day.
Section 53-3-250. Atomic Veterans Day.
Section 53-3-260. Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day.