South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 259 — John Valdario 53rd Anniversary

Last action — Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

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  • 1 sponsor

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MASTER TROOPER JOHN WAYNE VALDARIO SR. FOR HIS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

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10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026(Text matches printed bills.
23, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 259Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A concurrent RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A concurrent RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are pleased to recognize Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
and Whereas, a native of Massachusetts, Master Trooper Valdario wanted to be a police officer as a child.
and   Whereas, a native of Massachusetts, Master Trooper Valdario wanted to be a police officer as a child.
and Whereas, while in Aiken, Master Trooper Valdario was encouraged to apply for the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
and   Whereas, while in Aiken, Master Trooper Valdario was encouraged to apply for the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
He moved through his career and, in 1993, was transferred and promoted to Major and Commander of the newly-created State Transport Police;
He moved through his career and, in 1933, was transferred and promoted to Major and Commander of the newly-created State Transport Police;
and Whereas, Master Trooper Valdario retired from the Highway Patrol in December of 2001 when he was activated with the Air National Guard after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
and   Whereas, Master Trooper Valdario retired from the Highway Patrol in December of 2001 when he was activated with the Air National Guard after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks.
and Whereas, at a trooper graduation ceremony, Master Trooper Valdario was honored with a special badge set bearing the title "Commander." He was the State Transport Police's first commander and the only officer to ever hold that title;
and   Whereas, at a trooper graduation ceremony, Master Trooper Valdario was honored with a special badge set bearing the title "Commander." He was the State Transport Police's first commander and the only officer to ever hold that title;
and Whereas, on January 10, 2025, Master Trooper Valdario received his eleventh star from the Colonel of the Highway Patrol.
and   Whereas, on January 10, 2025, Master Trooper Valdario received his eleventh star from the Colonel of the Highway Patrol.
and Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the passion and dedication that Master Trooper Valdario has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly appreciate the passion and dedication that Master Trooper Valdario has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
  That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr.
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Action History

  1. Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

  2. Introduced, adopted, sent to House

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

169 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 259 do?
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE MASTER TROOPER JOHN WAYNE VALDARIO SR. FOR HIS FIFTY-FIVE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
Who sponsors S 259?
S 259 is sponsored by Senator Ronnie W. Cromer.
What is the current status of S 259?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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