South Carolina S 758: John Emmette McLauchlin Jr.

Status: Introduced and adopted (as of 2026-01-13)

State: South Carolina · Session: 2025-2026 · Bill: S 758

Sponsors: Ott

Bill Text

2025-2026 Bill 758 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 758

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ASenate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE JOHN EMMETTE MCLAUCHLIN JR. UPON THE 
OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIm FOR HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED 
SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, The South 
Carolina Senate is proud to recognize John Emmette McLauchlin Jr. upon the 
occasion of his retirement; and

Whereas, a native of St. 
Matthews, Mr. McLauchlin was born to parents John E. and Milly McLauchlin. He 
is an alumnus of Calhoun Academy and Clemson University; and

Whereas, throughout his 
career, Mr. McLauchlin exemplified excellence and commitment in government 
service, contributing an impressive thirty years to the state of South 
Carolina, including five years as Calhoun County Administrator and Economic 
Development Director, sixteen years in Orangeburg County, and nine years with 
the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC); and

Whereas, Mr. McLauchlin's 
leadership, integrity, and tireless dedication have left a lasting impact on 
the communities he has served and will be remembered with great respect and 
appreciation; and

Whereas, Mr. McLauchlin 
is married to Sarah Koepp, and together, they have two children; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Mr. McLauchlin 
has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the 
Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate John Emmette McLauchlin 
Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years of 
dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years 
ahead.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to John Emmette McLauchlin Jr.

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