South Carolina H 5613: SCSA 2025 Medal of Valor recipients

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2025-2026 Bill 5613 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5613

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Deputy W. H. Brown and 
Corporal T. Floyd of the Lancaster County Sheriff's office for extraordinary 
courage, composure, and devotion of duty in the face of deadly danger, to commend 
them for their heroic service in the line of duty, and to congratulate them 
upon receiving the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Deputy W. 
H. Brown and Corporal T. Floyd of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office for 
extraordinary courage, composure, and devotion of duty in the face of deadly 
danger; and 

Whereas, on March 9, 
2025, Deputy Brown and Corporal Floyd responded to a residence on Mosteller 
Drive in Lancaster County following reports of a double homicide involving a 
woman and her child; and

Whereas, while en route 
to the scene, responding deputies were advised by E-911 Dispatch that the 
suspect had personally contacted authorities, confessed to the killings, and 
stated that he remained at the residence awaiting law enforcement officers; and

Whereas, deputies were 
further informed that the suspect intended to meet officers outside the 
residence, creating an extremely volatile and dangerous situation for 
responding law enforcement personnel; and 

Whereas, upon arrival 
at the scene, Deputy Brown made contact with the suspect and attempted to take 
him into custody at gunpoint, at which time the suspect initially appeared 
compliant and obeyed verbal commands issued by deputies; and 

Whereas, as Corporal 
Floyd arrived to assist with the arrest, the suspect suddenly and without 
warning produced a firearm and opened fire on the deputies at close range, 
placing both officers in immediate peril of death or serious bodily injury; and 

Whereas, confronted 
with an active and deadly threat, Deputy Brown and Corporal Floyd demonstrated 
remarkable bravery, tactical skill, and unwavering professionalism by returning 
fire with precision and control while under direct gunfire; and 

Whereas, through their 
swift, coordinated, and courageous actions, Deputy Brown and Corporal Floyd 
successfully neutralized the threat, brought the violent encounter to an end, 
and prevented further loss of innocent life; and 

Whereas, the actions of 
Deputy W. H. Brown and Corporal T. Floyd exemplify the highest traditions of 
the law enforcement profession and reflect great credit upon themselves, the 
Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, and the State of South Carolina; and 

Whereas, it is 
altogether fitting and proper for the members of the South Carolina House of 
Representatives to pause in their deliberations to honor these courageous 
officers upon their receipt of the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal 
of Valor. 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 Deputy W. H. Brown and Corporal T. 
Floyd of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office for extraordinary courage, 
composure, and devotion of duty in the face of deadly danger, commend them for 
their heroic service in the line of duty, and congratulate them upon receiving 
the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Deputy W. H. Brown and Corporal 
T. Floyd. 

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