South Carolina H 3707: Jeffrey Charles Chandler, retiring county councilman

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2025-2026 Bill 3707 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3707

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House: M. M. Smith

Attorney: Brant

Drafting Assistant: Newboult

Date: January 08, 2025

DOC. ID.: /LEGISLATIVE 
COUNCIL/HDB/DRAFTS/LC-0082HDB-RM25/LC-0082HDB-RM25.DOCX

A house RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JEFFREY 
CHARLES "JEFF" CHANDLER FOR HIS TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE 
AS A MEMBER OF HANAHAN CITY COUNCIL AND TO RECOGNIZE HIM AS THE LONGEST-SERVING 
MEMBER IN THE HISTORY OF CITY COUNCIL.

Whereas, for nearly thirty years, the City of Hanahan has enjoyed the 
benefit of the commitment, experience, and leadership of the Honorable Jeffrey 
Charles "Jeff" Chandler in his service as a member of Hanahan City Council; and

Whereas, a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Councilmember 
Chandler was first elected to Hanahan City Council in 1995 and has served as 
mayor pro tem on two occasions. Over the course of his three decades of service, 
he has won the respect and admiration of both his colleagues and the citizens 
he represents; and

Whereas, highlights of his service include the planning and funding 
of numerous city buildings, such as Hanahan City Hall, various fire stations, 
the Hanahan Senior Center, and the Hanahan Recreation Center. Other highlights 
include the planning and funding of numerous athletic fields and neighborhood 
parks throughout the city of Hanahan, his coaching of Hanahan youth in various 
sports, and the adding and planning of city trail systems at city parks. He 
also was highly involved in proposing, planning, and funding the Hanahan 
Amphitheater and worked with diligence for a more efficient transportation 
system, resulting in the Railroad Avenue Extension Project, Highland Park 
intersection improvements, and traffic lights at Tanner Ford Boulevard and 
North Rhett Avenue. He worked and negotiated assiduously to help build Bowen's 
Corner School, gave many hours of public service that meant absence from his 
family, and contributed hours of beautification work that required planting 
shrubs and placing city entrance signs. All this, in addition to his service as 
Hanahan's mayor pro tem; and

Whereas, Jeff Chandler finds strength for his labors in the strong 
support of his family: his lovely wife, Lori; and their five delightful 
children, all of whom were raised in Hanahan; and

Whereas, on Friday, December 6, 2024, Mr. Chandler's colleagues, 
family, and friends will gather at Hanahan's official Christmas tree lighting 
ceremony, at which time Councilmember Chandler will light the tree and be 
recognized for his many years of service to his beloved city; and

Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives recognize that 
the success of the State of South Carolina, the strength of its communities, 
and the vitality of American society as a whole depend, in great measure, upon 
the dedication of individuals like Jeff Chandler who use their talents and 
resources to serve others. Through his selfless service, Jeff has created a 
legacy of consistent excellence and commitment for the people of South 
Carolina, most particularly those of Hanahan, and it is a great pleasure to 
salute him for his distinguished service and to wish him all the best in the 
days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South 
Carolina House of Representatives, by this 
resolution, commend the Honorable Jeffrey Charles "Jeff" Chandler for his 
twenty-nine years of dedicated public service as a member of Hanahan City 
Council and recognize him as the longest-serving member in the history of city 
council.

Be it further resolved that a copy 
of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Jeffrey Charles "Jeff" 
Chandler.

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