Bill Text: SC H4642 | 2017-2018 | 122nd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: 2nd Brigade 2nd Battalion Honors Team
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-01-23 - Introduced and adopted [H4642 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2017-H4642-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE MEMBERS OF THE 2ND BRIGADE 2ND BATTALION HONORS TEAM OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE GUARD FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND PATRIOTIC SERVICE IN PERFORMING MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS FOR THE FAMILIES OF FALLEN SOLDIERS AND VETERANS THROUGHOUT THE PALMETTO STATE.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pride in the sacrificial and selfless service of the 2nd Brigade 2nd Battalion Honors Team of the South Carolina State Guard which devotes time and resources to perform military honors for deceased veterans who served our nation honorably in military service; and
Whereas, the volunteer duties which the 2nd Battalion Honors Team members have assumed across fourteen counties of the Upstate have saved the time and resources of active duty personnel who are devoted to protecting our precious liberties; and
Whereas, the military rites performed by the 2nd Battalion Honors Team include posting of the United States, South Carolina, and military branch flags; firing of the rifle volley; the bugle playing of Taps; the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin, the flag having been purchased at the team's expense; and
Whereas, in addition to the performance of military honors, the 2nd Battalion Honors Team creates posters, programs, and slide shows on DVD for use in schools, churches, and retirement centers in the community. The members generously provide many hours of their time to this meaningful and worthy duty every year; and
Whereas, the volunteers of the 2nd Battalion Honors Team also assist with various natural and man-made disasters across the State; and
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is grateful for the meaningful service provided by the members of the 2nd Brigade 2nd Battalion Honors Team of the South Carolina State Guard and for the dignity they provide as military veterans are laid to rest. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the members of the 2nd Brigade 2nd Battalion Honors Team of the South Carolina State Guard for their outstanding dedication and patriotic service in performing military funeral honors for the families of fallen soldiers and veterans throughout the Palmetto State.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the members of the 2nd Brigade 2nd Battalion Honors Team of the South Carolina State Guard.
