South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

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S. 758

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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Ott
Document Path: SR-0378KM-VC25.docx

Introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on January 13, 2026

Summary: John Emmette McLauchlin Jr.

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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1/13/2026 Senate Introduced and adopted

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ASenate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE JOHN EMMETTE MCLAUCHLIN JR. UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIm FOR HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, The South Carolina Senate is proud to recognize John Emmette McLauchlin Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement; and

 

Whereas, a native of St. Matthews, Mr. McLauchlin was born to parents John E. and Milly McLauchlin. He is an alumnus of Calhoun Academy and Clemson University; and

 

Whereas, throughout his career, Mr. McLauchlin exemplified excellence and commitment in government service, contributing an impressive thirty years to the state of South Carolina, including five years as Calhoun County Administrator and Economic Development Director, sixteen years in Orangeburg County, and nine years with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC); and

 

Whereas, Mr. McLauchlin's leadership, integrity, and tireless dedication have left a lasting impact on the communities he has served and will be remembered with great respect and appreciation; and

 

Whereas, Mr. McLauchlin is married to Sarah Koepp, and together, they have two children; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Mr. McLauchlin has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate John Emmette McLauchlin Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Emmette McLauchlin Jr.

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