South Carolina H 4323: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S TENNIS TEAM ON WINNING THE MID-EASTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AND TO WISH THESE ATHLETES WELL AS THEY PREPARE TO PLAY IN THE NCAA DIVISION I TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS.

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2025-2026 Bill 4323 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 09, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4323

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHESTERFIELD COUNTY DEPUTY 
MATTHEW REDFEARN OF THE CHESTERFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND TO 
CONGRATULATE HIM ON BEING AWARDED THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION 
MEDAL OF VALOR.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to learn that Deputy Matthew 
Redfearn of the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office will be awarded the South 
Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor on April 23, 2025, for displaying 
courage, calmness, and professionalism that, at the risk of his own life, made 
the lives of many Chesterfield County citizens safer, and possibly saved the 
lives of some; and

Whereas, the award is 
presented annually to law enforcement officers who perform actions above and 
beyond the call of duty; exhibit exceptional courage, extraordinary 
decisiveness, and presence of mind; or act with unusual swiftness, regardless 
of personal safety, in an attempt to save or protect human life; and

Whereas, on August 21, 
2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Chesterfield County Deputies Matthew Redfearn 
and Cody Robinson were dispatched to 1406 S. Van Mungo Boulevard in the 
Pageland area of Chesterfield County for a "man with a gun" call. Prior to 
either deputy's arrival at this location, two officers from the Pageland Police 
Department entered the parking lot, and the suspect, Kenneth Bragg, fired 
multiple shots at their vehicle, with numerous shots striking the police 
vehicle. The suspect departed the scene in his vehicle; and

Whereas, within 
minutes, Deputy Redfearn was in the area and received a description of the 
suspect's vehicle and his home address from dispatch. Deputy Redfearn proceeded 
to the address provided to him by dispatch. As he was making a left turn onto 
Sale Barn Road, the suspect was parked approximately forty to fifty yards down 
the road in the middle of the road. According to multiple witnesses he had a 
long gun propped up on his steering wheel and was aiming through a scope. As 
Deputy Redfearn was turning onto Sale Barn, the suspect began firing at the 
patrol vehicle with an AR-15 assault-style rifle. Deputy Redfearn's vehicle was 
struck multiple times, with numerous rounds entering the windshield on the 
driver's side. Several rounds lodged in the plexiglass divider on the driver's 
side and narrowly missed the deputy's head. While receiving gunfire from the 
suspect, Deputy Redfearn managed to draw his service handgun and return fire, 
with two rounds striking the suspect's vehicle. The suspect drove off, and Deputy 
Redfearn pursued; and

Whereas, because Deputy 
Redfearn relayed important information to assisting officers, such as a description 
of the vehicle (the suspect had changed vehicles before ambushing Redfearn) and 
direction of travel, the suspect was located and, after a fifteen-hour 
standoff, was ultimately taken into custody; and

Whereas, it was later 
learned that this incident was domestic-related and that Kenneth Bragg was 
willing and able to take the life of anyone who got in his way; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the courage and dedication of 
law enforcement officers like Deputy Matthew Redfearn who put their lives on 
the line every day and who provide safety and security to protect the citizens 
of our great State. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate 
concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General 
Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor Deputy Matthew Redfearn of 
the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office and congratulate him on being awarded 
the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Deputy Matthew Redfearn.

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