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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Hutto, Agnew, Alexander, Allen, Allison, Anderson, Anthony, Bales, Ballentine, Bannister, Barfield, Battle, Bedingfield, Bingham, Bowen, Bowers, Brady, Branham, Brantley, G.A. Brown, H.B. Brown, R.L. Brown, Cato, Chalk, Clemmons, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Daning, Delleney, Dillard, Duncan, Edge, Erickson, Forrester, Frye, Funderburk, Gambrell, Gilliard, Govan, Gunn, Haley, Hamilton, Hardwick, Harrell, Harrison, Hart, Harvin, Hayes, Hearn, Herbkersman, Hiott, Hodges, Horne, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jefferson, Jennings, Kelly, Kennedy, King, Kirsh, Knight, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Loftis, Long, Lowe, Lucas, Mack, McEachern, McLeod, Merrill, Miller, Millwood, Mitchell, D.C. Moss, V.S. Moss, Nanney, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Norman, Ott, Owens, Parker, Parks, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Rice, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Sellers, Simrill, Skelton, D.C. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, Sottile, Spires, Stavrinakis, Stewart, Stringer, Thompson, Toole, Umphlett, Vick, Viers, Weeks, Whipper, White, Whitmire, Williams, Willis, Wylie, A.D. Young and T.R. Young
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Introduced in the House on May 13, 2010
Adopted by the House on May 13, 2010
Summary: Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow
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Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5/13/2010 House Introduced and adopted HJ-4
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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY JEFFREY DEGROW, UPON RECEIVING THE AWARD OF VALOR, AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF OUR STATE AND FOR HIS BRAVERY IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Charleston County Sheriff's Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow received the Award of Valor presented by the Tri-County Lodge #3 of the Fraternal Order of Police on April 12, 2010; and
Whereas, on January 21, 2010, Deputy DeGrow's life was changed forever when he was wounded in the line of duty during his investigation of a burglary that resulted in a chase of the suspected burglars on James Island; and
Whereas, Charleston County dispatcher April Grant took the call concerning the shooting of Deputy DeGrow and remained calm and efficient in getting the rescue units to the scene that successfully transported him the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital; and
Whereas, commending the medical professionals at the hospital for the excellent care he received, Deputy DeGrow is also grateful to the residents of the Grimball Road area for the tips they have given the police to assist in the apprehension of his assailants; and
Whereas, he realizes his recovery to this point is miraculous, and he is thankful to God for strength to continue and for the many people who have prayed for his recuperation; and
Whereas, the dedicated service of law enforcement officers in the State of South Carolina cannot be taken for granted because they provide safety for our citizens often at the sacrifice of their own well being; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are thankful to Providence for sparing the life of Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow, and they salute his bravery and service to our State. 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 honor Charleston County Sheriff's Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow, upon receiving the Award of Valor, and commend him for his service to the citizens of our State and for his bravery in the line of duty.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Deputy Jeffrey DeGrow.
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