South Carolina H 5421: Farewell to Rep. Trantham

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2025-2026 Bill 5421 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 25, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5421

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RANDY CARTEE OF PICKENS 
COUNTY FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A 
FIREFIGHTER AND TO CELEBRATE HIS ENDURING LEGACY IN HIS COMMUNITY AND THE 
PALMETTO STATE.

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives find it is altogether fitting and proper to pause in its 
deliberations to recognize and honor the brave men and women who serve as first 
responders, willingly placing themselves in harm's way to protect life and 
property and to make our communities safer for all. Randy Cartee of Pickens 
County stands as a distinguished example of such selfless service, having 
devoted an exceptional fifty-five years as a volunteer firefighter; and

Whereas, beginning at the 
age of seventeen, Randy Cartee has faithfully answered every call with courage, 
humility, and steadfast resolve, demonstrating an unwavering sense of duty from 
his first alarm to the present day, consistently attending trainings, drills, 
and meetings, and responding to countless emergencies, often at great personal 
sacrifice, to ensure the safety of others; and

Whereas, in the face of 
danger and uncertainty, he has stood shoulder to shoulder with his fellow 
firefighters, meeting the challenges of the profession with strength, 
resilience, and an unshakable spirit, earning the deep respect and admiration 
of all who have served alongside him. Beyond his service on the front lines, he 
has been a trusted mentor and a steady leader, generously sharing his knowledge 
and wisdom to train, encourage, and inspire generations of firefighters, 
leaving an indelible mark on those who have followed in his footsteps while 
serving the citizens of Pickens County; and

Whereas, whether at the 
station, in training, or responding to emergencies, Randy Cartee has been a 
constant and reassuring presence, known for his dependability, leadership, 
kindness, generosity, and the camaraderie he fostered among his crew, qualities 
that have created lasting bonds and memories, and for him, the role of 
firefighter has never been merely a duty, but a true calling defined by a 
lifetime of selfless service, quiet sacrifice, and enduring commitment to 
protecting his community; and

Whereas, as he reaches 
this significant milestone with his official anniversary observed September 
7th, it is fitting that the members of the South Carolina House of 
Representatives express their profound gratitude for his many years of faithful 
service and honor the countless lives he has touched and inspired throughout 
his remarkable career. 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 Randy Cartee of Pickens County for his extraordinary fifty-five years of 
dedicated service as a firefighter and to celebrate his enduring legacy in his 
community and the Palmetto State.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Randy Cartee. 

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