MEMORIAL-ROSCOE M. COUGILL
This Senate Resolution (SR 49) honors Roscoe M. Cougill, a former Charleston mayor and retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General, following his death on January 18, 2025. It formally mourns his passing, recognizes his military service - including key roles in Operation Desert Storm - and his three terms as Charleston mayor. The resolution extends condolences to his family, including his wife of 55 years, children, grandchildren, and surviving sister. As a memorial resolution, it has no policy provisions or direct impact on legislation or constituents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2025
Senate Passage
Jan 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jan 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Resolution Adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Resolutions Consent Calendar
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chapin Rose
RRepublican
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