South Carolina H 4505: Cyrus Monroe Carmack-Belton sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4505 Text of Previous Version (May. 06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4505

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A house RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE W.R. "cODY" SIMPSON III OF 
CLARENDON COUNTY ON HIS RECENT APPOINTMENT BY PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AS 
STATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE FARM SERVICE AGENCY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that W.R. "Cody" Simpson 
III, a Manning native and fifth-generation South Carolina farmer, has been 
appointed state executive director for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) in South 
Carolina; and

Whereas, Mr. Simpson, 
who, with his family, operates W.R. Simpson Farms LLC in Clarendon County, was 
appointed by President Donald J. Trump and will oversee the implementation of U.S. 
Department of Agriculture FSA programs across the Palmetto State, including 
disaster assistance, conservation efforts, and loan programs that support 
agricultural producers; and

Whereas, in preparation 
for his career, Cody Simpson earned his undergraduate degree at Francis Marion 
University and then a master's degree in business administration, thereby equipping 
himself with the knowledge to complement his practical experience in 
agriculture. He has pledged to work "tirelessly to support the needs of our 
state's farmers and foresters, strengthen our agribusiness industry, and ensure 
the prosperity of rural communities across South Carolina." As a fifth-generation 
South Carolina family farmer, he understands firsthand the opportunities and 
challenges facing our agricultural community; and

Whereas, committed to 
balancing development with conservation, Cody Simpson actively promotes 
sustainable agricultural practices as a member of the Richland County Farm 
Bureau. He also supports wetland conservation through Ducks Unlimited and 
collaborates with the Pee Dee Land Trust to safeguard natural habitats. As a 
member of the National Rifle Association, he engages in discussions on 
responsible land-use practices that uphold both Second Amendment rights and 
environmental preservation; and

Whereas, prior to his 
appointment as South Carolina FSA state executive director, he served as chief 
executive assistant and agriculture advisor to South Carolina Governor Henry 
McMaster. Cody Simpson is also a member of the National Governors Association's 
Land Management, Agriculture, Wildlife, and Rural Communities Advisory Network, 
as well as the South Carolina Forest Recovery Task Force. He further serves as 
a major and aide-de-camp to Commander Major General Leon Lott in the South 
Carolina State Guard; and

Whereas, the House of 
Representatives takes great pleasure in saluting Cody Simpson on the occasion 
of his appointment as state executive director for the FSA of our great State, 
and the members extend to this son of South Carolina best wishes for much 
continued success in all his future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, honor 
and congratulate W.R. "Cody" Simpson III of Clarendon County on his recent 
appointment by President Donald J. Trump as state executive director for the Farm 
Service Agency of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to W.R. "Cody" Simpson III.

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