S*1265 Resolution, By Jackson, Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, 
Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, 
Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, 
Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, 
Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, 
Short, J.V. Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE FORTY-SEVEN MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED
 SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA OR WITH SOUTH CAROLINA TIES
 WHO HAVE DIED IN THE WAR IN IRAQ AND TO THANK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ANDRÉ BAUER
 FOR HIS EFFORTS IN GIVING EACH THE PALMETTO PATRIOT AWARD.

   03/21/06  Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-4
   03/24/06         Scrivener's error corrected
   03/28/06         Scrivener's error corrected
   03/29/06         Scrivener's error corrected

TO HONOR THE FORTY-SEVEN MEN AND WOMEN OF THE ARMED SERVICES OF THE UNITED STATES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA OR WITH SOUTH CAROLINA TIES WHO HAVE DIED IN THE WAR IN IRAQ AND TO THANK LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ANDRÉ BAUER FOR HIS EFFORTS IN GIVING EACH THE PALMETTO PATRIOT AWARD.

Whereas, the following men and women of the armed services of the United States from South Carolina or with South Carolina ties have died in the War in Iraq:

Algernon Adams                    36        North Augusta

Michael Scott Adams            20        Spartanburg

Carl L. Anderson                21        Georgetown

George Buggs                        31        Barnwell

Josh Byers                            29        Anderson

Thomas Caughman                20        Lexington

Jay T. Collado                        31        Columbia

Joseph Derrick                    24        Columbia

Rian Ferguson                        22        Taylors

Almar L. Fitzgerald            23        Lexington

Travis A. Fox                        25        Cowpens

Donald D. Furman                30        Burton

Jonathan E. Gadsden            21        Charleston

Clifford V. Gadsden            25        Red Top

Armando Areil Gonzales    25        Beaufort

Patrick Lee Griffin, Jr.        31        Elgin

Kimberly Hampton                27        Easley

Edward Heselton                23        Easley

Jason Hicks                            25        Jefferson

Stephen C. High                    45        Spartanburg

Melissa J. Hobart                22        Ladson

Nolen Ryan Hutchings        20        Boiling Springs

Darius T. Jennings                22        Cordova

Katrina Johnson                    32        Orangeburg

Anthony G. Jones                25        Sumter

Patrick Leach                        39        Rock Hill

Michael R. Lehmiller            23        Anderson

Jerome Lemon                    42        North Charleston

Vorn J. Mack                        19        Orangeburg

Daniel G. McCollum            29        Irmo

Spence McNeil                    19        Bennettsville

Jason Moski                        24        Blackville

Edward Murphy                    36        Mt. Pleasant

Paul Neff                                30        Fort Mill

Tony Olaes                            30        Walhalla

Anthony C. Owens                21        Conway

Esau Patterson, Jr.                25        Ridgeland

Andrew Shields                    25        Campobello

Orenthial J. Smith                21        Martin

Michael B. Stack                48        Lake City

Chrystal G. Stout                23        Traveler's Rest

Thomas Thigpen                    52        Augusta

Anthony O. Thompson        26        Branchville

Timothy Toney                    37        Columbia

Joshua L. Torrence                20        Lexington

Dustin Yancey                    22        Goose Creek

Rodericka Youmans            22        Allendale

Whereas, to lose one's life is the ultimate sacrifice a soldier can give for the defense of his country; and

Whereas, these brave men and women have each distinguished themselves and their families through their courage, actions, and love of their country; and

Whereas, the valor of these fallen heroes will never be forgotten by all Americans who will honor and treasure their memory; and

Whereas, it is appropriate that each of these individuals receive the Palmetto Patriot Award for their sacrifice. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate honor the forty-seven men and women of the armed services of the United States from South Carolina or with South Carolina ties who have died in the war in Iraq and thank Lieutenant Governor André Bauer for his efforts in giving each the Palmetto Patriot Award.