South Carolina S 461: Post-secondary degree and industry credential data

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2025-2026 Bill 461 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 18, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 461

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR AFL for being a manufacturing 
company that brings great pride to the state of south carolina.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize AFL for its contribution to 
the manufacturing landscape of South Carolina; and

Whereas, AFL was 
founded on November 2, 1984. The manufacturer is headquartered in Duncan; and

Whereas, AFL 
manufactures Ultra HD MicroCore SpiderWeb Ribbon (SWR) Fiber Optic Cable, a 
high-performance product designed for high-density fiber deployments that 
enables seamless connectivity for major global events, businesses, and 
consumers alike; and

Whereas, AFL's highly-skilled 
workforce, consisting of one thousand five hundred associates across seven 
facilities in Spartanburg County, plays a critical role in the company's 
success, producing industry-leading fiber optic cables that connect people and 
businesses across the world; and

Whereas, in 2024, AFL 
celebrated its fortieth year of manufacturing excellence and announced a one 
hundred fifty-five million-dollar investment to expand its South Carolina 
manufacturing operations, further strengthening the State's position as a 
leader in advanced manufacturing; and

Whereas, in the past 
year alone, AFL produced enough Ultra HD MicroCore Fiber Optic Cable with SWR 
technology that, if connected end-to-end, the cable would stretch from Duncan to 
Tokyo, Japan; and

Whereas, AFL is a 
strong corporate citizen, giving back to the community through extensive 
philanthropic efforts, including volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, 
community grants, and disaster recovery support. In 2024, AFL further 
solidified its commitment to being a good corporate citizen by establishing a 
dedicated foundation with an initial ten million-dollar investment to enhance 
its impact for future generations; and

Whereas, there are more 
than six thousand manufacturing facilities in South Carolina, all producing world-class 
products. AFL was nominated and advanced to the Top Four round in the South 
Carolina Manufacturers Alliance's 2025 Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing 
Made in SC contest, standing out among over one hundred and fifty nominated 
products; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
AFL has shown in 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, recognize and honor 
AFL for being a manufacturing company that brings great pride to the State of 
South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this 
resolution be presented to the president and CEO of AFL, Jaxon Lang, and the 
AFL leadership team.

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