South Carolina S 1161: Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health

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2025-2026 Bill 1161 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1161

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health 
UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS quasquicentennial ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the 
Livestock-Poultry Health Commission FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO 
THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Clemson Livestock-Poultry 
Health as it celebrates this important milestone; and

Whereas, Clemson 
Livestock-Poultry Health has served the State of South Carolina for one hundred 
twenty-five years as a trusted leader in animal health diagnostics, food safety 
inspection, disease surveillance, and agricultural support, safeguarding the 
health of livestock and poultry industries critical to the State's economy; and

Whereas, established by 
the board of trustees of Clemson Agricultural College after the South Carolina 
General Assembly passed Act 445 in February 1901, Clemson Livestock-Poultry 
Health has played a vital role in protecting public health by monitoring and 
responding to animal diseases that have the potential to impact food safety and 
zoonotic transmission; and

Whereas, Clemson 
Livestock-Poultry Health provides essential diagnostic services, research, and 
outreach efforts that support veterinarians, producers, and regulatory agencies 
across South Carolina and beyond; and

Whereas, the 
organization has contributed significantly to the advancement of animal 
agriculture through innovation, scientific expertise, and a long-standing 
commitment to service and excellence; and

Whereas, Clemson 
Livestock-Poultry Health continues to strengthen South Carolina's agricultural 
resilience by supporting biosecurity, emergency response preparedness, and the 
sustainability of livestock and poultry operations; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of Clemson 
Livestock-Poultry Health to 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 Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health upon the occasion of its quasquicentennial 
anniversary and commend the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission for its many 
years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to South Carolina state veterinarian, 
Dr. Michael Neault, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences dean, 
Dr. Matt Holt, and the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission chairman, Trustee 
John N. "Nicky" McCarter Jr.

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