South Carolina S 1184: Curtis Singleton

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2025-2026 Bill 1184 Text of Previous Version (May. 07, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1184

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE CURTIS M. SINGLETON FOR 
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR HIS HONORABLE MILITARY SERVICE, AND FOR HIS 
CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SAFETY, ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, AND 
MENTORSHIP.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize individuals who have 
demonstrated exceptional dedication and service to the safety, well-being, and 
advancement of the citizens of this State; and

Whereas, Curtis M. 
Singleton faithfully served for over twenty-five years in law enforcement, 
demonstrating unwavering dedication, leadership, integrity, and service to the 
citizens of South Carolina; and

Whereas, throughout his 
distinguished law enforcement career, Curtis M. Singleton rose through the 
ranks to serve with distinction as chief of police, where he led with 
professionalism, accountability, and courage, mentored and trained hundreds of 
law enforcement personnel, and left a lasting impact on public safety and 
professional development; and

Whereas, he was 
presented with a Lifesaving Award on May 4, 2017, by the Forest Acres Optimist 
Club, in recognition of his heroic actions in responding to a medical emergency 
in December 2016, preserving life, placing the safety of others above his own, 
and demonstrating extraordinary bravery and dedication to duty; and

Whereas, a proud combat 
veteran, he honorably served his country as a member of the United States Army 
and the South Carolina Army National Guard, including service in support of 
Operation Iraqi Freedom, demonstrating courage, discipline, and selfless 
service; and

Whereas, during his 
military service, he earned numerous honors and awards, including the Army 
Achievement Medal, the South Carolina Governor's Unit Citation, the National 
Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the 
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 
Mobilization Device, and the Army Service Ribbon; and

Whereas, he has further 
distinguished himself through civic and community leadership, serving as a Central 
Midlands Council of Governments board member, a Columbia Area Mental Health board 
member, Voter Registration, Elections, and Mobilization Chairman for Omega Psi 
Phi Fraternity Inc., and Subcommittee Scholarship Chairman for 100 Black Men of 
Greater Columbia; and

Whereas, he has also 
contributed to leadership development and community enrichment through 
authorship, including his work, Purple Verses on Gold-Lined Pages: Que3Spire, 
which reflects his dedication to inspiration, mentorship, purpose, and positive 
impact; and

Whereas, he is devoted 
to his family as the loving husband of Brittany S. Singleton and the proud 
father of two children, Jackson and Olivia, whose support has been integral to 
his years of service; and

Whereas, beyond his law 
enforcement and military service, Curtis Singleton remains committed to 
advocating for vulnerable populations, promoting dignity, fairness, and 
accountability, and continuing to inspire others through mentorship and civic 
engagement. His commitment to serving the community is a lasting example of admirable 
leadership, sacrifice, and dedication. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the 
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, 
honor and recognize Curtis M. Singleton for twenty-five years of dedicated and 
distinguished service to law enforcement in the state of South Carolina, his 
honorable military service, and his continued commitment to public safety, 
advocacy, community leadership, and mentorship.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Curtis M. Singleton.

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