H*5298 Session 115 (2003-2004)
H*5298 Concurrent Resolution, By Lourie, Allen, Altman, Anthony, Bailey, Bales,
Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Branham, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown,
R. Brown, Cato, Ceips, Chellis, Clark, Clemmons, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter,
Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Duncan, Edge, Emory,
Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hagood, Hamilton, Harrell, Harrison,
Harvin, Haskins, Hayes, Herbkersman, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard,
Huggins, Jennings, Keegan, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Leach, Lee, Limehouse,
Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Mahaffey, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod,
Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, Owens,
Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinson, E.H. Pitts, M.A. Pitts, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice,
Richardson, Rivers, Rutherford, Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Simrill, Sinclair,
Skelton, D.C. Smith, F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, G.R. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith,
W.D. Smith, Snow, Stewart, Stille, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Toole, Townsend,
Tripp, Trotter, Umphlett, Vaughn, Viers, Walker, Weeks, Whipper, White,
Whitmire, Wilkins, Witherspoon and Young
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF FIRST
LIEUTENANT ERNEST A. GARLINGTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS
VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE
ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
05/19/04 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-21
05/19/04 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-21
H. 5298
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO COMMEND THE EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM OF FIRST LIEUTENANT ERNEST A. GARLINGTON WHO WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR HIS VALOR, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST AWARD THAT CAN BE BESTOWED UPON A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Whereas, throughout our nation's history, men and women in all eras from Concord and Lexington to Falleujah have gone in harm's way to protect and secure our country's freedom and way of life; and
Whereas, to recognize extraordinary heroism the Congress of the United States established the Medal of Honor which represents the highest award for valor in combat that can be bestowed upon a member of the armed forces of the United States; and
Whereas, there have been more than three thousand four hundred recipients but fewer than one hundred forty remain with us today; and
Whereas, most recipients of the medal are ordinary Americans from ordinary backgrounds who, under extraordinary circumstances and at great risk to their own lives, performed an incredible act or a series of acts of conspicuous valor that clearly sets them apart from their comrades; and
Whereas, thirty-seven citizens of South Carolina have received the Medal of Honor since its inception; and
Whereas, First Lieutenant Ernest A. Garlington, a native of Newberry, is one of these South Carolinians; and
Whereas, First Lieutenant Ernest A. Garlington, serving in the 7th United States Cavalry, displayed conspicuous courage and distinguished gallantry in action at Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, on 29 December, 1890; and
Whereas, the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution, would like to publicly recognize and honor this brave and courageous son of South Carolina for his extraordinary heroism in the defense of our country and her ideals which epitomizes the very best of what America stands for. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly commend the extraordinary heroism of First Lieutenant Ernest A. Garlington who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valor, which is the highest award that can be bestowed upon a member of the armed forces of the United States.
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