South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

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H. 5037

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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Grant, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
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Introduced in the House on January 28, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 28, 2026

Summary: Alvin King

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date Body Action Description with journal page number
1/28/2026 House Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 396)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

01/28/2026



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A house RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE FIRST SERGEANT (RET.) ALVIN KING FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING NAMED THE 2023-2024 VETERAN OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are immensely proud to recognize those individuals who have dedicated their lives to the defense of our nation and the continued welfare of our veteran community; and

 

Whereas, a twenty-year veteran of the United States Army, First Sergeant (Ret.) Alvin King has demonstrated unparalleled leadership, courage, and commitment throughout a distinguished military career spanning decades of selfless service; and

 

Whereas, upon his retirement from active duty, he did not cease his mission but instead transitioned his vast experience and passion toward advocating for the veterans of the Palmetto State, ensuring that those who served receive the honor, care, and resources they earned; and

 

Whereas, First Sergeant King is the founder of the nonprofit Range Fore Hope Foundation, which focuses on facilitating outdoor activities as a positive outlet for active-duty service members, combat and disabled veterans, and their dependents. The foundation's goal is to assist with overcoming the challenges associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other difficulties faced by veterans and their families; and

 

Whereas, his tireless efforts in veteran outreach, mentorship, and community engagement have made a profound impact on the lives of countless service members and their families across South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and his embodiment of the highest ideals of the "Soldier for Life" philosophy, the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs has selected him as the inaugural South Carolina Veteran of the Year for the 2023-2024 nomination cycle; and

 

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the House of Representatives pause in its deliberations to acknowledge the lifetime of sacrifice and the continued civic excellence of this "Old Soldier," Alvin King, who continues to lead the way. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize First Sergeant (Ret.) Alvin King for his exemplary service to the United States of America and the State of South Carolina, and congratulate him upon being named the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs 2023-2024 Veteran of the Year.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to First Sergeant (Ret.) Alvin King.

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