A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND TONY RANDAL VAUGHN, SENIOR APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST FOR RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, on December 31, 2025, Tony Randal Vaughn, senior application support analyst for Richland County, officially retired after rendering thirty years of service to Richland County with consistent commitment and excellence; and

 

Whereas, in early preparation for his career, this native of Green Sea in Horry County graduated in 1987 from South Carolina State University, having earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science. That same year, he began three years of service as a commissioned officer with the U.S. Army, where he served with distinction and attained the rank of captain; and

 

Whereas, beyond the realm of government, Tony Vaughn is deeply involved in his community and beyond. A Richland County Little League coach for football, soccer, and basketball from 2000 to 2023, Tony also has served as a South Carolina high school football official for twelve years and as a Mid-Atlantic Eastern Conference football official for sixteen years. He officiated the 2009 NCAA Division II Football Championship game in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was one of the first football officials to work with Allen University, Benedict College, and Edward Waters College when they renewed their football programs; and

 

Whereas, a man of faith, Tony serves the Lord as a member of New Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he is on the New Ebenezer Board of Deacons. In his spare time, he relishes gardening and baking desserts; and

 

Whereas, at home, he enjoys the role of husband to his lovely wife of sixteen years, Andrea Vaughn. Moreover, he is the proud father of three sons, Antonio, Terrell, and Tony Jr., as well as the delighted grandfather of two charming girls, Jasmine and Jade; and

 

Whereas, to recognize Tony Vaughn for his many years of service to Richland County, his colleagues hosted a retirement celebration in his honor on December 17, 2025; and

 

Whereas, the long and enduring service Tony Vaughn has rendered to this great State, most particularly to Richland County, is worthy of praise. It is a great pleasure to salute him on his outstanding record and to wish him well as he enjoys a well-deserved retirement. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate and commend Tony Randal Vaughn, senior application support analyst for Richland County, upon the occasion of his recent retirement after three decades of exemplary service and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Tony Randal Vaughn.

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