South Carolina H 4228: A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS COMMENDABLE STANDARDS IN EDUCATION AND THE VARIOUS AWARDS EARNED FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR.

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2025-2026 Bill 4228 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 26, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4228

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR REVEREND KEN DILL, CHAPLAIN EMERITUS FOR SOUTHERN WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, 
AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM AS HE RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives has learned that Reverend Ken Dill is 
retiring after dedicated and meaningful service spanning five decades, the last 
33 years of which have been as the chaplain of Southern Wesleyan University (SWU); 
and

Whereas, after earning 
a bachelor's degree from SWU in 1981, he completed seminary at Emory University 
in 1984, laying a foundation for his lifelong journey in spiritual leadership. 
During his student years, he served as the youth pastor at Central First 
Wesleyan and later as an assistant pastor at Decatur Wesleyan Church from 1981 
to 1984. Prior to joining the SWU family, he held pastoral roles at Emmanuel 
Wesleyan in North Carolina from 1984 to 1989, and from 1989 to 1990, he served 
as the children and young adult pastor in Kannapolis, during which time he coached 
youth sports; and

Whereas, for 33 years, Reverend 
Dill served as the chaplain for SWU, reshaping the chapel program from four short 
services each week to longer services on two days, which increased student attendance 
and participation. During his tenure, chapel sermons transitioned from being 
recorded on cassette tapes to live streaming, thereby reaching audiences in 92 
countries via YouTube. Moreover, under his leadership, SWU's Spiritual Life 
Department thrived. He coordinated the construction of the Newton Hobson Chapel 
and Fine Arts building, initiated the University Singers program, developed a 
structured discipleship program, helped create the Missionary in Residence 
Program, and expanded the student chaplain program to include "lifeguards" in 
all student housing. He also introduced two enduring traditions at SWU: passing 
the Mantle for new students and the Servant's Towel for graduates; and

Whereas, by the numbers, 
Reverend Dill has participated in 162 graduations, authored five academic 
courses, led students on 55 trips, served 6,000 pancakes at the student 
late-night breakfast, directed the SWU musical Annie and contributed to 
various other musical productions, planned and attended 2,630 chapels, provided 
steadfast support during 15 instances of community mourning, and in the past 
decade alone celebrated over 1,000 student conversions and witnessed the 
baptism of more than 100 students. Upon his retirement, he was given the 
title, University Chaplain, Emeritus; and

Whereas, he has written 
countless devotions for "Light from the Word" and co-authored a significant 
chapter on "Land and Water Conservation" with Dr. Rocky Nation for Care of 
Creation. He also served as a summary court judge for the Town of Central 
and as a member of the Central Town Council since 2010. Together with his wife, 
Jane, he is the proud parent of two children, Emily and Palmer, and four 
grandchildren. In all his life's work, he has touched countless lives, 
inspiring others through education, leadership, and community engagement; and

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives appreciates the life and service of Ken Dill, a testament to his 
unwavering faith, dedication to ministry, and commitment to community service, 
and the members wish him much enjoyment as he begins his well-deserved 
retirement. 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 Reverend Ken Dill, Chaplain Emeritus for Southern Wesleyan 
University, and congratulate him as he retires after decades of faithful 
service to his community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Reverend Ken Dill.

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