South Carolina S 799: Margaret Wright-years of service

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2025-2026 Bill 799 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 799

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A Senate RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Timothy M. 
"Tim" James, Mayor Pro tem of the City of Cayce, for his outstanding service to 
Cayce and to wish him well in all his future endeavors as he leaves his service 
on the Cayce City Council.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is grateful for the leadership of 
Timothy M. "Tim" James on Cayce City Council and was saddened to learn that he did 
not seek reelection in November; and

Whereas, a lifelong resident of Cayce, Mr. James graduated from 
Brookland-Cayce High School, earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, 
and is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the 
FBI-Carolina Command College, the JFK School of Government at Harvard 
University, and the Municipal Association of South Carolina's Municipal Elected 
Official Institute of Government; and 

Whereas, Mr. James began his connection with Cayce Public Safety as a 
young boy through the Cayce Explorers program, and in 1983, he officially 
launched his career in law enforcement with the City of Cayce, serving as both 
a dispatcher and jailer. He rose through the ranks to serve as Chief of Police 
for the City of Cayce and Director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety, 
managing law enforcement and fire suppression services for the city and 
establishing a reputation as an innovative law enforcement administrator. Mr. 
James was named a Strom Thurmond Police Officer of the Year and Cayce-West 
Columbia Chamber Citizen of the Year; and

Whereas, he was first elected to Cayce City Council in 2010 and 
served until 2015, when he relocated to Florida to become the Vice President 
and Director of Public Safety for Ocean Reef Community Association; and

Whereas, after returning to Cayce, Mr. James was elected in a 2020 
special election to represent District 1 on city council and was soon asked to 
lead the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. At a time when the 
chamber faced severe financial challenges, his leadership quickly earned the 
board's trust, leading to his appointment as CEO. Since that time, through 
three chamber chairs and a great team of board members, the chamber has 
achieved many successes, to include a revenue stream that allows the mission of 
the program to excel; and 

Whereas, Mr. James takes pride in the chamber's achievements over the 
past four years, including a successful rebrand, becoming an Accredited Chamber 
Program, earning two Carolinas Excellence in Communications Awards, and being 
named the 2024 Chamber of Commerce of the Year by the Association of Chamber of 
Commerce Executives; and

Whereas, a long-time advocate for civic engagement and a respected 
figure in public service, Mr. James has consistently demonstrated a strong 
commitment to his community. His passion for service is reflected in his roles 
with the Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation, the 
Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC), the Midlands 
Technical College Advisory Board, and as past president of several state and 
local criminal justice associations; and

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate believes that Cayce is stronger 
because of the leadership and commitment of Mr. James, a true public servant 
and a proven leader. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor Timothy M. "Tim" James, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Cayce, for his 
outstanding service to Cayce and wish him well in all his future endeavors as 
he leaves his service on the Cayce City Council.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to 
Mr. Tim James.

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