South Carolina S 466: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2017 AS "UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DAY" AND TO URGE ALL CITIZENS TO UTILIZE THE DATABASE OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER TO SEARCH FOR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES, AND THEIR BUSINESSES.

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2025-2026 Bill 466 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 19, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 466

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR gallo for BEING A 
MANUFACTURING COMPANY THAT BRINGS GREAT PRIDE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Gallo for its contributions 
to the manufacturing landscape of South Carolina; and

Whereas, Gallo is a 
manufacturer located in Fort Lawn. The company has been in operation in South 
Carolina since 2022; and

Whereas, Gallo produces 
High Noon Sun Sips, a vodka and tequila-based seltzer made with real fruit 
juice and sparkling water, delivering a refreshing and high-quality beverage 
experience; and

Whereas, Gallo's Fort 
Lawn facility is home to a dedicated workforce of three hundred fifty 
employees, contributing to the production and innovation of industry-leading 
beverage products; and

Whereas, since its 
opening, the facility has achieved significant manufacturing milestones, 
including the October 2022 grand opening of its warehouse, the production of 
its first High Noon can in February 2023, and the launch of its first bottle of 
50ml New Amsterdam Vodka in July 2023. Additional expansions include the 
initiation of a PET Flask Line in October 2024 and the anticipated first brandy 
run in April 2025, demonstrating Gallo's continued growth and investment in 
South Carolina; and

Whereas, Gallo's Fort 
Lawn facility operates at remarkable efficiency, producing one thousand cans 
per minute and offering a variety of twenty different flavors, including High 
Noon Tequila. The facility's High Noon storage tanks can hold over six million 
cans; and

Whereas, Gallo is 
deeply committed to giving back to the community through extensive 
philanthropic efforts, including donating microwaves to local community 
centers, providing HVAC repairs and painting services for a children's home, 
and engaging in community initiatives such as mental health walks, canned food 
drives, and volunteer work; and

Whereas, Gallo fosters 
a strong workplace culture through initiatives such as Thirsty Thursdays, 
family events, cookouts, the Gallo Time Capsule, and seasonal celebrations like 
Galloween, Fall Festival, and a Holiday Case Giveaway, enriching the lives of its 
employees and the surrounding community; and

Whereas, there are more 
than six thousand manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, all producing 
world-class products. Gallo was nominated and advanced to the Top Four round in 
the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance's 2025 Manufacturing Madness: The 
Coolest Thing Made in SC contest, standing out among over one hundred fifty 
nominated products; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
Gallo has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor 
Gallo for being a manufacturing company that brings great pride to the State of 
South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to the CEO of Gallo, Ernest Gallo.

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