South Carolina H 3704: Capt. Richard R. Grant

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2025-2026 Bill 3704 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3704

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Captain Richard R. Grant of 
the West Chester Volunteer Fire Department and to commend him for his fifty 
years of selfless service to the department and to his community.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to salute Captain Richard Grant as 
he celebrates a half century of service to the West Chester Volunteer Fire 
Department; and

Whereas, born on 
February 11, 1957, Richard Grant joined the West Chester Volunteer Fire 
Department on February 11, 1975, on his eighteenth birthday and served the 
department alongside his father, Henry Lee Grant. He now serves with his son 
Assistant Chief Ben Grant; and

Whereas, he served as a 
career firefighter for the Chester Fire Department, and after he retired professionally, 
he has continued to volunteer for the West Chester Volunteer Fire Department; 
and

Whereas, Captain Grant 
has several certifications from the South Carolina Fire Academy. He took the 
1121 and 1131 structural firefighting classes soon after joining the fire 
department. In 2004, he challenged the NFPA Firefighter I test and passed, and 
in 2005 he challenged the NFPA Firefighter II test and passed; and

Whereas, he has demonstrated 
his dedication to his profession as a past member of the Chester County Rural 
Fire Commission and the South Carolina State Fire Commission. He also has 
served for many years as the secretary/treasurer for the West Chester Rural 
Fire Protection Association, where he makes sure the department's bills get 
paid; and

Whereas, Captain Grant has 
spent countless hours away from his family in order to protect his neighbors 
and their property in times of need. In addition, he has served as an assistant 
Scout master and was very instrumental in the teaching and development of the 
4H/Fire Explorer Program, helping to inspire future firefighters; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives celebrate Richard Grant's golden 
anniversary of service with the West Chester Volunteer Fire Department and 
applaud him for giving his time and talents so sacrificially to 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 Captain Richard R. Grant of the West Chester Volunteer Fire 
Department and commend him for his fifty years of selfless service to the 
department and to his community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Captain Richard R. Grant.

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