South Carolina H 4469: Galloway and Moseley jewelers 90th anniversary

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2025-2026 Bill 4469 Text of Previous Version (May. 01, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4469

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Galloway and Moseley jewelry 
store in Sumter County and to congratulate owners Britton Moseley and Danny 
Chandler upon the ninetieth anniversary of the store's sparkling presence in Sumter.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is delighted to learn that Galloway and 
Moseley, the oldest jewelry store in Sumter, is celebrating nine decades of 
dependable service during April 2025: nine decades of polishing engagement 
rings, repairing heirlooms, and helping customers express their love without 
uttering a single word; and

Whereas, like the light 
aqua box from Tiffany's, the elegant burgundy bag that delivers lovely gifts of 
fine jewelry from Galloway and Moseley's represents more than just fine 
jewelry. It stands as a symbol of the trust and legacy that the store has 
delivered to customers in Sumter for almost a century; and

Whereas, the Galloway and 
Moseley jewelry firm, initially on South Main Street in Sumter, was opened 
April 12, 1935, by founders G. Moseley and J. D. Galloway. Over time, the 
business has been handed down from generation to generation, and now Britton 
Moseley, son of G. B. Moseley, carries his family's half of the store's legacy 
on his shoulders; and

Whereas, Mr. Moseley 
grew up in the store, as a child searching the floor for scraps of gold and 
later taking on various responsibilities. He was a pivotal player in the 
store's migration in 1980 to its current location on Guignard Drive and in the 
landscaping of the storefront, taking the business from leasing to owning a 
brick and mortar building; and

Whereas, when Mr. 
Moseley grew serious about a career, he attended Gemological Institute of 
America to study gemology and take his place within the family business as 
owner and vice president; and

Whereas, the other half 
of the jewelry store's partnership rests on the shoulders of Danny Chandler, 
who was hired by G. B. Moseley. Mr. Chandler has spent fifty-one of the store's 
ninety years in learning different aspects of the business, from crafting 
jewelry, setting diamonds, working on the bench, and making sales to being 
owner and president now; and

Whereas, the two men 
have been equals in the business since 1996, and together they expanded the 
store's sparkle to a Florence location nearly twenty years ago in 2006. Both 
businesses have maintained the same quality collections, cuts, and customer 
service on which they were founded; and

Whereas, although 
diamonds may last forever, the jewelry industry has seen its changes, the 
biggest shift being technology. The business is highly regarded for its custom 
jewelry, and many of the wax molds, once upon a time, were carved by hand. 
Today, customers can come with printed pictures or vague ideas of what they 
desire, and through 3D printed molds, steady hands, and pure pizzazz from staff, 
they may walk away with unique pieces that will become the focal point of lasting 
and precious memories; and

Whereas, what has not 
changed is Galloway and Moseley's commitment to service. Mr. Chandler and Mr. 
Moseley hire and train employees who are eager to meet and exceed the high 
standards for serving third- and fourth-generation customers who seek out their 
inventory to add a sparkle to their special moments; and

Whereas, adding high 
standards one sparkle at a time, Galloway and Moseley enjoys the return of commitment 
from the Sumter community through the Rotary Club, the Sumter Merchants 
Association, and several other organizations. 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 Galloway and Moseley jewelry store in Sumter County and congratulate 
owners Britton Moseley and Danny Chandler upon the ninetieth anniversary of the 
store's sparkling presence in Sumter.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Danny Chandler and Britton Moseley.

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