South Carolina S 1046: Nursing homes and nursing care facilities

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2025-2026 Bill 1046 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1046

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF BOBBY SCOTT BAKER UPON 
THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FORTY-ONE YEARS OF 
DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE 
YEARS AHEAD. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Chief Bobby Scott Baker upon 
the occasion of his retirement from the Taylors Fire Department; and

Whereas, a native of Greenville 
County, Chief Baker was born on September 7, 1964. He is the son of Mary Baker 
and the late Edward Eugene Baker Jr. He graduated from Riverside High School 
in 1982; and

Whereas, in June1983, he 
began his service as a volunteer with the Taylors Fire Department and was hired 
as a full-time firefighter on November 26, 1984. Through dedication and 
exemplary performance, he rose through the ranks and, on March 9, 2001, at the 
age of thirty-seven, was promoted to fire chief, a position in which he served 
with distinction for twenty-five years; and

Whereas, Chief Baker earned 
the admiration and respect of his staff through his kindness, sincerity, and 
steadfast leadership, always placing the well-being of both the citizens he 
served and the personnel under his command at the forefront; and

Whereas, during his 
tenure as chief, he, alongside his dedicated staff and officers, played a 
pivotal role in advancing the department through numerous initiatives, 
including the construction of Station 83 and the new headquarters, Station 81; 
modernization of the department's apparatus fleet; achievement of Class 1 ISO 
recognition; implementation of centralized dispatch, automatic aid, and an EMT 
program; development of a technical rescue program; and encouragement of 
personnel to pursue specialized training and participation on county and state 
teams; and

Whereas, Chief Baker 
devoted countless hours to training and professional development, both on and 
off duty, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the 
department; and

Whereas, he and his 
wife, Angela Bradshaw Baker, have shared thirty-nine years of marriage and are 
proud of their beautiful family, including their eldest daughter, Brittany 
Carrizales and her husband, Miya; their youngest daughter, Caitlin Farthing and 
her husband, Travis; and their cherished granddaughter Eliana Farthing; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate deeply appreciate the commitment, leadership, and 
service that Chief Baker has demonstrated on behalf of the people of South 
Carolina and are honored to extend their best wishes as he enters a well-earned 
retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
recognize and honor Chief Bobby Scott Baker upon the occasion of his retirement, 
commend him for his forty-one years of dedicated service, and wish him continued 
happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Chief Bobby Scott Baker. 

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