South Carolina S 1178: Warden Jonathan Nance

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2025-2026 Bill 1178 Text of Previous Version (May. 05, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 1178

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A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WARDEN JONATHAN NANCE FOR HIS 
ACT OF HEROISM AND to COMMEND HIS DEDICATed SERVICE TO the people and the state 
of south CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Warden Jonathan Nance for his 
selfless service to the people and the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, on November 
12, 2025, a distressed driver in a damaged vehicle flagged down Warden Nance 
while he was en route to his job at the Department of Corrections. Warden Nance 
recognized the driver was in a crisis and directed him to the prison parking 
lot where the driver unexpectedly brandished a revolver after parking his 
vehicle; and

Whereas, using steady 
verbal commands, clear communication, and coordination with responding staff, 
Warden Nance successfully de-escalated the situation, leading to the safe 
surrender of the weapon; and

Whereas, Warden Nance's 
sound decision making directly prevented injury or loss of life and created the 
conditions necessary for mental health intervention and emergency response 
personnel to arrive safely; and

Whereas, throughout the 
incident, Warden Nance continued to lead with compassion, ensuring the 
individual received medical attention, emotional support, and contact with his 
family; and

Whereas, Warden Nance's 
actions ultimately protected staff, the public, and the man in distress who was 
experiencing a severe mental health crisis following his involvement in 
multiple violent incidents earlier that morning; and

Whereas, this man's 
mother expressed gratitude for the professionalism and humanity Warden Nance demonstrated 
towards her son, emphasizing that his intervention prevented a tragic outcome; 
and

Whereas, Warden Nance's 
ability to recognize signs of crisis while simultaneously maintaining control 
of a volatile roadside situation reflects his unwavering professionalism and 
dedication to his community. His conduct exemplifies the highest standards of 
service and is a testament to his outstanding character. He is an invaluable 
asset to the Department of Corrections; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that 
Warden Nance 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 Warden Jonathan Nance for his act of heroism and commend 
his dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Warden Jonathan Nance.

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