South Carolina H 5036: Alfonso Boyd, award

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2025-2026 Bill 5036 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 28, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5036

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ARMY MASTER SERGEANT (RET.) ALFONSO 
J. BOYD FOR HIS EXEMPLARY MILITARY SERVICE AND DEDICATED LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT 
OF VETERANS AND YOUTH IN CHESTER COUNTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING 
NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS VETERAN OF THE YEAR 
FOR THE 2025-2026 NOMINATION CYCLE.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives takes great pride in recognizing those 
individuals who, after serving their nation with honor, continue to enrich 
their communities through leadership, education, and compassion; and

Whereas, Army Master 
Sergeant (Ret.) Alfonso J. Boyd faithfully served more than twenty-two years in 
the United States Army, demonstrating steadfast dedication to mission and 
service; and

Whereas, upon returning 
home to Chester County, Master Sergeant Boyd established and expanded Junior 
Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs at Great Falls, Lewisville, and 
Chester high schools, inspiring generations of students to pursue excellence, 
leadership, and civic responsibility; and

Whereas, for more than 
a decade, he has served as commander of Disabled American Veterans (DAV), James 
D. Wessinger Chapter 19, guiding the chapter through challenging times and 
organizing impactful events such as the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball 
Tournament, Quilt of Valor Ceremonies, Dinner With a General celebrations, and 
annual Veterans Day and Memorial Day observances; and

Whereas, under his 
leadership, Chester County veterans have received over a million dollars in 
earned benefits, strengthening both the local economy and the lives of those 
who served; and

Whereas, Master 
Sergeant Boyd continues to uplift others through faith and fellowship, 
coordinating countywide veteran care initiatives, participating in civic and 
religious outreach, and setting an example of perseverance and compassion; and

Whereas, in recognition 
of his lifelong commitment to service, advocacy, and leadership, the South 
Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs has named Master Sergeant Alfonso J. 
Boyd Veteran of the Year for the 2025-2026 nomination cycle; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are proud to honor Master Sergeant 
Boyd for his remarkable achievements and enduring service to his fellow 
veterans and his community. 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 Army Master Sergeant (Ret.) Alfonso J. Boyd 
for his exemplary military service and dedicated leadership in support of 
veterans and youth in Chester County and congratulate him upon being named the South 
Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs Veteran of the Year for the 2025-2026 
nomination cycle.

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

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