South Carolina H 5604: Waste and Recycling Workers

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2025-2026 Bill 5604 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 29, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5604

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A house RESOLUTION

to honor and recognize the Fearless Individuals 
Reaching Excellence Youth Coalition for being named the 2026 National Group 
Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that the 
Fearless Individuals Reaching Excellence (FIRE) Youth Coalition was named the 
2026 National Group Youth Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free 
Kids; and

Whereas, the Group 
Youth Advocates of the Year Award recognizes a leading United States-based 
youth coalition that works to protect their peers and community from tobacco use 
and nicotine addiction and demonstrates the collective power of youth working 
together to drive meaningful change; and 

Whereas, led by Vincent 
Sanders, FIRE Squad is a dedicated group of youth advocates working to reduce 
tobacco use and its devastating consequences in all South Carolina communities. 
Having witnessed the impact of tobacco use and nicotine addiction on their 
schools and families, they are driven to create change; and

Whereas, alarmed by the 
widespread use of electronic cigarettes in their schools and an influx of 
tobacco and vape shops in their communities, FIRE Squad members strive to educate 
their communities about these problems, as well as advocate for local 
policymakers to act. Their efforts led the Orangeburg City Council to pass an 
ordinance restricting tobacco retailers near schools, childcare centers, 
recreation facilities, and other youth-focused spaces; and

Whereas, they partnered with 
other organizations to host "Escape the Haze," the first statewide, youth-led 
conference on vaping, which brought together one hundred and forty-two students 
from across South Carolina. Their efforts also generated media coverage about these 
issues and FIRE Squad's proposed solutions. FIRE Squad also has hosted school 
and community events educating young people and parents about the dangers of electronic 
cigarettes and other tobacco products; and 

Whereas, members Jeremiah 
Morgan, Synaya Thompson and PJ Hubbard will represent the FIRE Squad at the 
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids 2026 Youth Advocates of the Year awards in May; 
and 

Whereas, the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives commend the FIRE Squad for their 
leadership, persistence, and creativity as they work to improve the health of 
their communities and free South Carolina youth from the grip of tobacco use and 
nicotine addiction. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, honor and recognize the Fearless Individuals Reaching 
Excellence Youth Coalition for being named the 2026 National Group Youth 
Advocates of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Fearless Individuals Reaching 
Excellence Youth Coalition advisor Vincent Sanders.

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