South Carolina S 645: A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE PASSING OF JUDY K. JOHNSON-PASLEY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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2025-2026 Bill 645 Text of Previous Version (May. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 645

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Corey Bedenbaugh FOR being named the 
2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Corey Bedenbaugh has been named the 2026 
South Carolina Teacher of the Year; and

Whereas, Mr. Bedenbaugh 
earned a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of 
Phoenix and is in his eleventh year of teaching. Before his tenure at 
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, he taught for several years at Pelion Middle 
School; and

Whereas, known for his 
dedication and unwavering commitment to his students, Mr. Bedenbaugh is making 
a lasting impact as an eighth-grade social studies teacher at 
Batesburg-Leesville Middle School; and

Whereas, Mr. Bedenbaugh 
is committed to helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom, 
serving as a junior varsity girls basketball coach, sponsoring the school's 
student council and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and creating the program 
"Bow Ties with Bedenbaugh," a mentorship program that teaches life skills to 
young men; and

Whereas, through his 
work, Mr. Bedenbaugh continues to shape the next generation with integrity, 
compassion, and purpose; and

Whereas, the Senate is 
grateful for Mr. Bedenbaugh's dedicated service to the people and the State of 
South Carolina and takes great pleasure in saluting him for being named the 2026 
South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Corey 
Bedenbaugh for being named the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to Corey Bedenbaugh.

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