South Carolina S 624: Wayne Abney

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2025-2026 Bill 624 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 624

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR WAYNE H. ABNEY SR. UPON 
THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AS A DEPUTY SERGEANT AT ARMS, TO COMMEND 
HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE, 
AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, members of the 
South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Wayne H. Abney Sr. upon the 
occasion of his recent retirement from the Senate Sergeant at Arms' office and 
to thank him for the outstanding public service that he has provided to this 
body; and

Whereas, Wayne began 
his law enforcement career in 1982 with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. He 
worked his way up the ranks, becoming an instructor in 1994, and then later 
retired in 2007. During that time, he also became a basic law enforcement 
instructor for the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy; and

Whereas, in January of 
2008, Wayne joined the Senate Sergeant at Arms' staff and faithfully served 
until December 2024. While working in law enforcement, Wayne also selflessly 
served our country for twenty-five years in the United States Army Reserves; 
and

Whereas, Wayne is a 
graduate of Midlands Technical College, where he earned his associate's degree 
in business administration, and of Central Christian University of South 
Carolina, where he received a bachelor's degree in Christian ministry and a master's 
degree in pastoral ministry. He currently serves as the pastor of St. Mark 
Missionary Baptist Church and Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church; and

Whereas, during Wayne's 
time with the Senate Sergeant at Arms, he assisted in the day-to-day 
operations, allowing the members and staff to safely fulfill their legislative 
duties. Wayne holds certifications in firearms, driving, defensive tactics, and 
basic law enforcement instruction; and

Whereas, now that his 
law enforcement career is complete, Wayne is spending more time with his wife, 
Jacqueline, his three children, and his five grandchildren. He enjoys cooking, 
fishing, and exercising while continuing to pursue his passion for helping 
others; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are profoundly grateful for the dedication that Wayne 
H. Abney Sr. has shown in serving the people of the State of South Carolina 
throughout his forty-two years in law enforcement. His many colleagues and 
friends take great pleasure in wishing him all the best and trust he will find 
much enjoyment in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate and 
honor Wayne H. Abney Sr. upon the occasion of his recent retirement as a Deputy 
Sergeant at Arms, commend him for his years of loyal and dedicated service to 
the South Carolina Senate, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the 
years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Wayne H. Abney Sr.

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