South Carolina H 5660: Major Matt Shaw, retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 5660 Text of Previous Version (May. 06, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5660

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MAJOR MATT SHAW, CHIEF DEPUTY 
WITH THE LANCASTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT 
AFTER TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS OF OUTSTANDING AND UNWAVERING SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM 
CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives have learned that Major Matt Shaw 
will begin a well-deserved retirement after nearly three decades as a 
successful law enforcement officer, the last twenty-five years of which have 
been as a distinguished and highly regarded officer with the Lancaster County 
Sheriff's Office; and

Whereas, Matt Shaw 
began his law enforcement career in 1999 with the City of Laurens Police 
Department. Two years later in 2001, he joined the Lancaster County Sheriff's 
Office, and he has now completed twenty-seven years of continuous, dedicated 
law enforcement service; and

Whereas, Major Shaw 
worked his way up, starting as a sergeant in the Patrol Division, where he 
supervised patrol deputies and provided field leadership and operational 
guidance. He then began work as a sergeant in the Training Division, overseeing 
development and implementation of agency training programs and enhancing 
training standards and officer preparedness; and

Whereas, when he became 
a lieutenant (Professional Standards), he managed internal accountability, 
ethics, and policy compliance and ensured organizational integrity and 
professional conduct. Becoming SWAT commander brought him leadership duties 
with high-risk tactical operations. He was responsible for planning, execution, 
and team readiness; prioritized safety of personnel and community; and 
demonstrated calm, decisive leadership in critical incidents; and

Whereas, in 2011, he 
was appointed chief deputy and took up his duties in overseeing day-to-day 
operations of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, in providing executive 
leadership and strategic direction, and in strengthening operational efficiency 
and organizational stability. It is from this post that he will retire; and

Whereas, over the 
years, Major Shaw has exemplified servant leadership; demonstrated 
professionalism, integrity, and accountability; and earned the respect of 
peers, subordinates, and the community. Further, he has consistently proven his 
commitment to excellence and ethical law enforcement practices and his ability 
to lead in both routine and high-pressure environments; and

Whereas, his legacy is 
shown in his impact and contributions to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office: 
his significant role in shaping agency culture and standards, as well as his 
labors toward improving training and operational effectiveness and in maintaining 
high levels of accountability and professionalism. Last but not least, he will 
be remembered for the long-standing leadership that has contributed so 
powerfully to agency success and stability; and

Whereas, firmly 
supported by his wife, Meredith, and their children, Mary Grace and Ella, Major 
Shaw has found strength for his duties throughout his career. A great part of 
his success is due to his family's willing acceptance of the sacrifices made 
necessary by the demands of law enforcement service; and

Whereas, grateful for 
his many years of distinguished service, the South Carolina House of 
Representatives takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Matt Shaw as 
he transitions to a richly earned retirement. The members trust he will fully 
enjoy the more leisurely pace of 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, recognize and honor Major Matt Shaw, chief deputy with the 
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, upon the occasion of his retirement after 
twenty-seven years of outstanding and unwavering service and wish him continued 
success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Major Matt Shaw.

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