S.C. Code § 53-3-80
The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina.
S.C. Code § 53-3-80
The preamble to 1975 Act No. 31 (1975 (59) 34) provides:
"Whereas, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., dedicated his work to his race, the nation, and the world; and
"Whereas, in rememberance of his devoted life and teachings of the moral injustices committed to the oppressed; and
"Whereas, his voice was recognized in this nation as a voice of the Blacks, the poor, and the underprivileged, always carrying their flag; and
"Whereas, he gave his life to his belief and principles that all men should be treated with justice and equality; and
"Whereas, his tragic death made all Americans more aware of the challenge to make our lives and the lives of others better; and
"Whereas, the General Assembly desires to perpetuate his memory. Now, therefore,
"Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:"