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Introduced
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Recognize And Honor Thomas R. Higgs Ii, Laurens County Administrator, For His Outstanding Service And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness As He Leaves His Post To Become Colleton County Administrator.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes Thomas R. Higgs II for his distinguished service as Laurens County Administrator, highlighting his professional achievements and community contributions. The resolution details Higgs' educational background, including degrees from the University of South Carolina and Liberty University, and his extensive professional experience in various roles including financial and political positions. As county administrator from 2021, Higgs implemented significant improvements, including a comprehensive wage study, managing a $35 million annual operating budget, improving the county's bond credit rating, and developing new departments like Planning and Emergency Management. Beyond his professional work, Higgs is noted for his community involvement, serving as a youth mentor, FEMA-certified emergency response team member, YMCA volunteer, and commanding officer in the South Carolina State Guard. The resolution commends his receipt of the Laurens County Disabilities and Special Needs Advocate of the Year award and formally recognizes his outstanding service as he transitions from Laurens County to become the Colleton County administrator. The House of Representatives wishes him continued success and happiness, and resolves to present him with a copy of this resolution.
Sponsors (123)
Mark Willis (R)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Carl Anderson (D),
Lucas Atkinson (D),
William Bailey (R),
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Justin Bamberg (D),
Bruce Bannister (R),
Heather Bauer (D),
Thomas Beach (R),
Beth Bernstein (D),
Phillip Bowers (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Gary Brewer (R),
Case Brittain (R),
Mike Burns (R),
Joe Bustos (R),
Paula Calhoon (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Bill Chumley (R),
Bill Clyburn (D),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Bobby Cox (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Chandra Dillard (D),
Adam Duncan (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Shannon Erickson (R),
Cal Forrest (R),
Stephen Frank (R),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Gil Gatch (R),
Daniel Gibson (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Wendell Gilliard (D),
Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),
Jerry Govan (D),
Hamilton Grant (D),
Val Guest (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Kevin Hardee (R),
Robert Harris (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Charles Hartz (R),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Lee Hewitt (R),
Davey Hiott (R),
Bill Hixon (R),
Harriet Holman (R),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Leon Howard (D),
William Huff (R),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Jermaine Johnson (D),
Wendell Jones (D),
Jay Jordan (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
John King (D),
Roger Kirby (D),
Kathy Landing (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Randy Ligon (R),
Steven Long (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Jason Luck (D),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
David Martin (R),
R.J. May (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
John McCravy (R),
Annie McDaniel (D),
Tim McGinnis (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Scott Montgomery (R),
J.A. Moore (D),
Travis Moore (R),
Timothy Morgan (R),
Dennis Moss (R),
Chris Murphy (R),
Mike Neese (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Jordan Pace (R),
Fawn Pedalino (R),
Tommy Pope (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Robert Reese (D),
Michael Rivers (D),
Robby Robbins (R),
Seth Rose (D),
Todd Rutherford (D),
Blake Sanders (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Murrell Smith (R),
Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D),
Leon Stavrinakis (D),
Bill Taylor (R),
James Teeple (R),
Jackie Terribile (R),
David Vaughan (R),
Courtney Waters (D),
David Weeks (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Joe White (R),
Bill Whitmire (R),
Paul Wickensimer (R),
Robert Williams (D),
Chris Wooten (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Introduced and adopted (on 05/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4472&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4472_20250501.htm |
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