S.C. Code Ann. § 53-3-80

The third Monday of January of each year, is declared to be Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in South Carolina. Editor's Note 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:" Effect of Amendment The 2000 amendment substituted "The third Monday of January of each year" for "January fifteenth of each year, Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday".