South Carolina H 5561: Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment Preservation Act Repeal

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2025-2026 Bill 5561 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 22, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5561

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR FLINT HILL 
FIRE CHIEF DAVID JENNINGS UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AS CHIEF 
AFTER FIVE DECADES OF DISTINGUISHED CIVIL SERVICE IN THE FIREFIGHTING 
COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives has learned that 
Flint Hill Fire Chief David Jennings retired from his post as chief on January 
12, 2026. It is with deep gratitude and admiration that we honor him for his 
remarkable fifty years of civil service in the firefighting community. David 
has been a steadfast protector, a visionary leader, and a true friend to all 
who have had the privilege of serving alongside him; and

Whereas, Chief Jennings began his fire service career with the Flint 
Hill Volunteer Fire Department, as it was then known, on January 1, 1976, and 
provided fifty years of continuous service to the York County Fire Service. He 
served his entire career at the Flint Hill Fire Department. From 1980 through 
1997, he served as assistant chief, assuming the role of fire chief on January 
1, 1998, a position he held with distinction for twenty-eight years; and

Whereas, throughout his career, Chief Jennings was instrumental in 
shaping fire protection services in York County. His accomplishments include 
playing a key role in the creation of the first fire department special tax 
district in York County and serving as chairman of the Flint Hill Tax District 
Board from 1985 to 1992; making a successful presentation to the York County 
Rural Fire Board that resulted in approval of the first Rural Fire Board-purchased 
ladder truck for the Flint Hill Fire Department in 1990; serving on the York 
County Rural Fire Board from 1993 to 1996 and again from 2004 to 2010, 
including one year as equipment committee chairman and five years as chairman 
of the board; and

Whereas, in addition he served as president of the York County Fire 
Chiefs Association from 2001 to 2004 and again from 2019 to 2022; as chairman 
of the York County Fire Training Center Committee from 2012 to 2016, guiding 
the project from initial planning through completion and working closely with 
the architect on facility design; and as a member of numerous additional 
committees in support of fire service advancement across the county; and

Whereas, David Jennings led the Flint Hill Fire Department through 
significant organizational transitions, serving as fire chief during its 
evolution from an all-volunteer department to a combination department and, 
ultimately, to a career fire department; and

Whereas, following his retirement as fire chief, he continued in an 
administrative role through April 15, 2026, to support his successor and ensure 
a smooth transition in leadership; and

Whereas, as David continues his transition from fire chief to 
retirement, the House celebrates not only his professional achievements but 
also the heart and soul he poured into the Flint Hill Fire Department. His 
dedication, leadership, and commitment to public safety have left a lasting 
impact on the Flint Hill Fire Department, the York County Fire Service, and the 
community he served for five decades. The House extends to him its sincere 
gratitude and best wishes, and the members trust he will find much enjoyment in 
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 Flint Hill 
Fire Chief David Jennings upon the occasion of his recent retirement as chief 
after five decades of distinguished civil service in the firefighting 
community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Flint Hill Fire Chief David Jennings.

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