South Carolina S 910: Homestead exemptions

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2025-2026 Bill 910 Text of Previous Version (Feb. 10, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 910

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE Retired Master Sergeant 
Alfonso J. Boyd FOR Being Named the 2025-2026 South Carolina Veteran of the 
Year for his MANY YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE to Chester County, the State 
of South Carolina, and the nation.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize Retired Army 
Master Sergeant, Alfonso J. Boyd, as the 2025-2026 South Carolina Veteran of 
the Year. The Veteran of the Year award serves as recognition from the South 
Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs to honor the remarkable contributions 
of veterans in the State; and

Whereas, a native of Chester, 
Master Sergeant Boyd served with distinction in the United States Army for twenty-two 
years; and

Whereas, Master Sergeant 
Boyd returned to his hometown and established the successful Junior Reserve 
Officer Training Corps programs at Great Falls, Lewisville, and Chester High 
Schools. He served Chester County for over twelve years in that capacity, 
expanding the minds and experiences of his students; and

Whereas, a civic 
leader, Master Sergeant Boyd has served with many community organizations, 
including the James D. Wessinger Chapter 19 of Disabled American Veterans. A 
twenty-year member of the organization, he has served as commander for over ten 
years. He led the chapter through difficult times, including the loss of a past 
commander by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Master Sergeant Boyd planned 
and executed excellent veterans programs, including Quilt of Valor ceremonies, "Dinner 
with a General" ceremonies celebrating three native Chester County Generals, 
the first ever "Vietnam Veteran Widow" recognition ceremony, and seven years of 
Memorial and Veterans Day events; and

Whereas, an active 
member of the Chester community, Master Sergeant Boyd also supports the 
county's voting registration efforts and partners with local businesses to assist 
citizens in need. He has helped Chester County veterans in receiving over one 
million dollars in benefits; and

Whereas, given his many 
years of distinguished service, Master Sergeant Boyd has received many awards, including 
the WCNC Hyundai Hometown Hero Award in July 2024; and

Whereas, a devout 
Christian, Master Sergeant Boyd established and continues to sponsor the local "Ride 
For Jesus" Motorcycle Sunday held yearly in Chester County. He works actively 
in the church to motivate and guide youth to become productive citizens of the 
county and society; and

Whereas, in his free 
time, Master Sergeant Boyd maintains a stable home environment for family while 
celebrating the accomplishments of his favorite people, his grandchildren; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the dedicated service of Master Sergeant 
Boyd. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the 
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, honor and 
recognize retired Master Sergeant Alfonso J. Boyd for 
being named the 2025-2026 South Carolina Veteran of the Year and commend him 
for his many years of distinguished service to Chester County, the State of 
South Carolina, and the nation.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Master Sergeant Alfonso J. Boyd.

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