South Carolina S 661: Tonia Morris retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 661 Text of Previous Version (May. 07, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 661

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE the honorable edward gene addington 
UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS eleven YEARS OF 
DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS 
AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize The Honorable Edward Gene 
Addington upon the occasion of his retirement as Spartanburg County Magistrate 
on May 30, 2025; and

Whereas, a native of Spartanburg 
County, Mr. Addington was born in 1953 to parents James E. Addington and Jean 
Moss Addington. He graduated from Cowpens High School in 1971 and went on to 
attend Clemson University, from which he graduated in 1975; and

Whereas, a veteran of 
the United States Army, Mr. Addington enlisted in 1977 and attained the rank of 
Captain in 1981. He was honorably discharged in 1983; and

Whereas, during his 
military service, Mr. Addington received many honors and awards, including the Ranger 
Tab, the Parachutist Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement 
Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the First Class 
Qualification Badge, the Marksman Qualification Badge, and the Rifle M-16 
Qualification Badge; and

Whereas, Mr. Addington 
was employed by State Farm Insurance as an insurance adjuster from 1987 until 
2012; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Mr. Addington has served with many community organizations, including as 
a member of the Cowpens Town Council from 1992 through 1996; and

Whereas, Mr. Addington 
was appointed as a Spartanburg County Magistrate Judge on April 3, 2014. He 
plans to retire on May 30, 2025; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, he is a member of Cannons Campground United Methodist Church, where 
he currently serves as a Church Lay Leader, a member of Staff Parish Relations Committee, 
a choir member, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the men's ministry. He 
has also served as the chair of Church Council; and

Whereas, Mr. Addington 
is married to Janice Addington, and together, they have a son, Dr. Justin 
Addington; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the passion and dedication that Mr. 
Addington has shown in 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 The 
Honorable Edward Gene Addington upon the occasion of his retirement, commend 
him for his eleven years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and 
fulfillment in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to The Honorable Edward Gene Addington.

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