South Carolina H 4110: Sgt. Maj. Francis Lawton Div. 2 Young Marine of the Year

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2025-2026 Bill 4110 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4110

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Francis A. "Quinn" Lawton V, 
Sergeant Major in the Upstate Young Marine Unit, of Hampton County and 
congratulate him upon being named the Division 2 Young Marine of the Year.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Francis A. "Quinn" 
Lawton V, has been named the Division 2 Young Marine of the Year; and

Whereas, a sophomore at 
Patrick Henry Academy, Quinn recently moved to Estill with his family from 
Greenville where he has participated in the Young Marines Unit in the Upstate since 
2019. He was named the Division 2 Young Marine of the Year and will represent 
South Carolina in the national competition, one of only fifteen Young Marines 
of the Year nationwide; and

Whereas, his current assignment 
as a Unit First Sergeant, Unit Training Chief, and Assistant Recruit Instructor 
allows him to hold uniform inspections, teach close order drill, and provide 
solid leadership and training to all the unit's Young Marines; and

Whereas, Quinn graduated in the 
Top Ten at the National Leadership Academy Advanced Leadership School (NLA 
ALS). After graduation, he flew home the next day and traveled to the NLS 
Junior Leadership School/Senior Leadership School (JLS/SLS) Academy in Smyrna, 
Tennessee, to instruct at

Senior Leadership School; and

Whereas, Quinn plays on the 
varsity basketball and soccer teams, is a member of Senior Beta Club and the 
Student Council, and is on the Headmaster's Honor Roll. He recently won the 
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6734 
in Piedmont; and

Whereas, balancing his dedication 
to the Young Marines with schoolwork, sports, and church activities, he 
continues to attend unit drills and events twice a month, even though he lives 
over five hours away from the unit; and

Whereas, his father, Francis 
Asbury Lawton IV, is the pastor of historic Lawtonville Baptist Church built in 
1911. Lawtonville was named for his family, hence the same name. Quinn's 
mother is a teacher at Patrick Henry Academy; and 

Whereas, able to 
motivate his peers to complete any mission required, Quinn has a unique 
combination of leadership skills beyond his age, coupled with unparalleled honesty 
and integrity. The South Carolina House of Representatives is deeply grateful 
for young citizens in the Palmetto State, future leaders like Quinn Lawton, who 
strive for excellence. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor Francis A. "Quinn" Lawton V, Sergeant Major in the Upstate Young 
Marine Unit, of Hampton County and congratulate him upon being named the 
Division 2 Young Marine of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Young Marine Sergeant Major Francis A. "Quinn" Lawton V.

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