S 1156 — Alexander Johnson

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  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate arewere pleaseddeeply saddened to recognizelearn Alexanderof Johnson for his continued service to the Sumterdeath communityof andDylan theCarter Stateon ofApril South26, Carolina;2026;

and   Whereas, a native of Sumter,St. Mr.

JohnsonGeorge, Dylan was born on September 13, 2002, to parentsBuddy JamesCarter E.and the late Julie Buchanan Carter.

He was a 2020 honor graduate of Dorchester Academy, where he was an active honor student, played football and Evagolf, Maeand Johnson.sang at many school events.

He iswas aMr. 1981 graduate of Hillcrest High School and an alumnus of Ashwood University, where he received an associate's degree in business management in 2005;

andSub  Freshman Whereas,and anamed veteran of the United States Army, Mr.

JohnsonChallenger servedin for2016. eleven years active duty and six years with the Army Reserves;

He shared his musical talent by singing at many chapel programs throughout his school years and  beyond Whereas,in agraduations civicand leader,baccalaureate Mr.programs;

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Mr.and   Whereas, Dylan's talent and passion for singing led him to be a contestant on season twenty-four of The Voice in 2023.

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JohnsonGeorge hasUnited shownMethodist inChurch. serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:

 He Thatloved the membersLord of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honorlived Alexander Johnson and commend him for his distinguishedlife servicewith tokindness, thewarmth, Joshua Baptist Church, the Sumter community, and thejoy. State.

 He Bewas ittruly furtherloved resolvedby thatall awho copyknew ofhim thisand resolutionleaves bebehind presenteda tolasting Alexanderimpression Johnson.on everyone he met;

----XX----and This  webWhereas, pagein washis lastfree updatedtime, onDylan Aprilenjoyed 29,singing 2026 at 01:28community PMevents throughout the Lowcountry, volunteering with Living Word Ministries' stage productions, and spending time with his family and friends;

and   Whereas, he was preceded in death by his mother, Julie B.

Carter, and his paternal grandfather, Bobby Carter;

and   Whereas, Dylan leaves to cherish his memory his father, Buddy Carter (Deanna);

brother, Cole Carter (Collins);

niece, Claire Julie Carter;

maternal grandmother, Kaye B.

Harper;

paternal grandmother, Diane Carter;

grandfathers, Jim Buchanan and Larry Harper;

aunts, Kristen Buchanan Hatchell and Stephanie Harper;

close cousins, Kaydance Hatchell, Jessica Byrd, and Matthew Byrd (Melissa);

and his best friend, Logan Lowder.

He will be greatly missed.

 Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:

  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Dylan Carter and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Dylan Carter.

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