South Carolina H 4418: A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 7-5-170, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO THE NECESSITY OF WRITTEN VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION FORM BY ADDING APPROPRIATELY SIZED CHECK BOXES IN WHICH REGISTRANTS VOLUNTARILY MAY DISCLOSE THEIR POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION; TO REQUIRE THE STATE ELECTION COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A RECORD OF THE VOLUNTARY, SELF-IDENTIFIED POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATIONS DISCLOSED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THIS RECORD IS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT; AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE VOLUNTARY, SELF-IDENTIFICATION OF ONE'S POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION PURSUANT TO THIS ACT MAY NOT BE USED TO RESTRICT PRIMARY VOTING.

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2025-2026 Bill 4418 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4418

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor Donnie L. Hardin, General 
Manager of the Cherokee County Board of Public Works, on the occasion of his 
retirement following nearly forty-three years of exemplary service and to 
extend best wishes for continued success and happiness in all his future 
endeavors. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives find it entirely fitting and proper 
to pause in their deliberations to recognize individuals who have made 
significant and lasting contributions to their communities; and

Whereas, Donnie L. Hardin 
will retire on Friday, May 2, 2025, concluding more than four decades of 
dedicated service to the Board of Public Works in Cherokee County. Hired in 1982, 
Mr. Hardin became office manager in 1987 and was named general manager in 1995; 
and 

Whereas, throughout his 
tenure, Mr. Hardin has been a pillar of the local utility, tirelessly working 
to ensure reliable service, affordable rates, and strong financial stewardship. 
Under his leadership, the Board of Public Works developed the infrastructure 
necessary to support economic growth and enhance the quality of life in 
Cherokee County; and

Whereas, a proud native 
of Cherokee County, Mr. Hardin is the son of the late Billy and Garnell Hardin. 
He graduated from Gaffney High School with an impeccable twelve-year record of 
perfect attendance and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in political 
science from the University of South Carolina; and 

Whereas, in 1980, he 
married Lori Byars Hardin, the love of his life. Together they raised three 
lovely daughters, Meredith, Caroline, and Emilee and are blessed with five 
grandchildren. His devotion to family is matched by his deep faith and 
steadfast commitment to his church and community; and 

Whereas, an active 
member of Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church, Mr. Hardin serves faithfully as a deacon, 
chair of both the Finance and Transportation committees, and as a member of the 
church council. His dedication to community service is reflected in his many 
roles, including past president of Macedonia Water Works, commissioner for the 
Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department for thirty-five years, and chair of the 
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency Board. His most recent public service endeavor 
was his election to the Cherokee County Council in November of 2024; and 

Whereas, in recognition 
of his extraordinary service, Mr. Hardin was inducted into the Cherokee County 
Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame in 2022, and the Board of Public Works honored 
him by naming its East Frederick Street facility the Donnie L. Hardin Operations 
Center; and 

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives deeply appreciates Mr. Hardin's legacy of 
leadership, vision, and integrity. His work has had a profound and lasting 
impact on Cherokee County and the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, as Mr. Hardin 
embarks on a well-earned retirement, the House takes great pleasure in wishing 
him many joyful years ahead, filled with relaxation, family, and new 
adventures. 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 Donnie L. Hardin, general manager of the Cherokee County Board of 
Public Works, on the occasion of his retirement following nearly forty-three 
years of exemplary service and extend best wishes for continued success and 
happiness in all his future endeavors. 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to Donnie L. Hardin. 

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