South Carolina H 4891: Mayor Mark Huguley, retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 4891 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4891

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A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE THE HONORABLE MARK W. HUGULEY UPON 
THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS MAYOR, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF 
DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF ARCADIA LAKES AND THE STATE OF 
SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS TO 
COME.

Whereas, it is a 
privilege to recognize and salute the Honorable Mark W. Huguley upon the 
occasion of his retirement as mayor of the charming Town of Arcadia Lakes; and

Whereas, in preparation 
for his career, Mark Huguley earned his bachelor's degree in government at 
Spartanburg's Wofford College (1973), followed by a master's degree in criminal 
justice from the University of South Carolina (1983). He continued to further 
his education at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia (Session 166, 
1991), and he is a Master Naturalist of Clemson University (2010); and

Whereas, having 
dedicated his life to public service, Mayor Huguley served over the years as a 
law enforcement planner and state constable (OCJP, 1973-1974), SLED agent 
(1975-1995), deputy director for law enforcement (colonel, SCDNR, 1996-1998), 
assistant director for CJIS (major, SLED, 1998-2004), and supervisory 
intelligence analyst (FBI, 2004-2010). He also designed the official SLED seal; 
and

Whereas, for the past 
twelve years, since the 2013 mayoral election, Mark Huguley has served with 
distinction as mayor of the Town of Arcadia Lakes. Throughout the mayor's 
tenure, he has worked in a manner recognizing and promoting neighborly respect 
and cooperation, as well as collaboration among council members in the best 
interest of the town. Notably, he has worked with the council throughout his 
term to address issues by ordinance when warranted and to proactively prevent 
problems when possible. Communications improvements have continued with 
guidance from the mayor, and the town website has been updated to enhance its 
image; and

Whereas, among numerous 
other achievements, Mayor Huguley proved his excellence in leadership during 
the great flood of 2015, which saw Arcadia Lakes as something akin to an 
epicenter. The damage to property and infrastructure, as well as the loss of a 
life in Cary Lake, presented the unexpected need for the mayor to issue a 
curfew, later ratified by the town council. The mayor collaborated with others 
to secure permission for a new entrance to areas of the town that were cut off 
by the collapse of the Cary Lake dam and the state road on top of it. He then 
acquired signs to mark the entrance and to inform the 911 center of the road 
changes to ensure no delays by first responders; and

Whereas, in addition, 
the mayor applied for, and facilitated the receipt and use of, ARPA funds, 
which enabled various new town projects. He also worked to promote a sense of 
community through advocacy of organizations like Serve and Connect and the 
Decker Collective; and

Whereas, he has not 
gone unappreciated. This J.P. Strom Fellow received the U.S. Secret Service 
Award for assistance during the visit of Pope John Paul II and the SLED 
Meritorious Service Medal. He also received recognition presented by FBI 
Director Robert Mueller for leadership in terrorism investigation and was 
presented with the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Richard Riley; and

Whereas, the people of 
South Carolina, most particularly those of Arcadia Lakes, are grateful for the 
passion, commitment, and dedication this son of South Carolina has shown in 
serving his state and its citizens. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, congratulate the Honorable Mark W. Huguley upon the 
occasion of his retirement as mayor, commend him for his many years of 
distinguished public service to the Town of Arcadia Lakes and the State of South 
Carolina, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years to come.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Mark W. Huguley.

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