South Carolina S 760: Chief Charles Rucker

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2025-2026 Bill 760 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 13, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 760

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A Senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE CHIEF CHARLES RUCKER UPON THE 
OCCASION OF HIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW RED ROCK FIRE STATION AND TO 
COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE 
OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, The South 
Carolina Senate recognizes Chief Charles Rucker as he celebrates this 
significant milestone in his remarkable career; and

Whereas, Chief Rucker 
joined the fire service as a volunteer on September 8, 1975. Dedicated to 
serving his community, he became chief in 1982 and led with distinction 
throughout his service of twenty-seven years before resigning in 2009; and

Whereas, in 1996, Chief 
Rucker began teaching for the Fire Academy, where he continues to educate and 
inspire future generations while sharing his knowledge, experience, and 
unwavering dedication. He was appointed the training officer of Calhoun County 
in 2020, and he continues to oversee all training for Calhoun County 
firefighters; and

Whereas, Chief Rucker 
is now the acting chief of the New Red Rock Fire Station in Calhoun County, 
continuing his lifelong pledge to protect and serve; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate appreciate Chief Rucker's dedication and commitment 
to 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, congratulate Chief Charles Rucker upon 
the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary at New Red Rock Fire Station and 
commend him for his many years of dedicated service to the people and the State 
of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Chief Charles Rucker.

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