South Carolina H 5037: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UPON THE PASSING OF JOHNNIE S. LIVINGSTON OF SUMTER COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

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2025-2026 Bill 5037 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5037

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE FIRST 
SERGEANT (RET.) ALVIN KING FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING 
NAMED THE 2023-2024 VETERAN OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF 
VETERANS' AFFAIRS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 
are immensely proud to recognize those individuals who have dedicated their 
lives to the defense of our nation and the continued welfare of our veteran 
community; and

Whereas, a twenty-year veteran of the United States Army, First 
Sergeant (Ret.) Alvin King has demonstrated unparalleled leadership, courage, 
and commitment throughout a distinguished military career spanning decades of 
selfless service; and

Whereas, upon his retirement from active duty, he did not cease his 
mission but instead transitioned his vast experience and passion toward 
advocating for the veterans of the Palmetto State, ensuring that those who 
served receive the honor, care, and resources they earned; and

Whereas, First Sergeant King is the founder of the nonprofit Range 
Fore Hope Foundation, which focuses on facilitating outdoor activities as a 
positive outlet for active-duty service members, combat and disabled veterans, 
and their dependents. The foundation's goal is to assist with overcoming the 
challenges associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other 
difficulties faced by veterans and their families; and

Whereas, his tireless efforts in veteran outreach, mentorship, and 
community engagement have made a profound impact on the lives of countless 
service members and their families across South Carolina; and 

Whereas, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and his 
embodiment of the highest ideals of the "Soldier for Life" philosophy, the 
South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs has selected him as the 
inaugural South Carolina Veteran of the Year for the 2023-2024 nomination cycle; 
and

Whereas, it is fitting and proper that the House of Representatives 
pause in its deliberations to acknowledge the lifetime of sacrifice and the 
continued civic excellence of this "Old Soldier," Alvin King, who continues to 
lead the way. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of 
Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House 
of Representatives, by this resolution, honor and recognize First 
Sergeant (Ret.) Alvin King for his exemplary service to the United States of 
America and the State of South Carolina, and congratulate him upon being named 
the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs 2023-2024 Veteran of the 
Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
First Sergeant (Ret.) Alvin King.

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