South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 677 — Christopher Koon

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    Passed House
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHRISTOPHER R. KOON FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

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The latest version of Bill S 677 includes a resolution recognizing Christopher R. Koon for his significant contributions to the legal field and public service in South Carolina. The bill highlights his educational background, career achievements, and community involvement, providing an opportunity to honor his impact on the state's legal profession. This acknowledgment is important as it celebrates individual contributions that strengthen the community and inspire others in public service.

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2025-2026 Bill 677 Text of Previous Version (May.
28, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 677Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Christopher R.
Koon for his distinguished service to the legal profession and to the people and the State of South Carolina.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Christopher R.
Koon for his service to the legal profession and to the people and the State of South Carolina;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Koon is an alumnus of Clemson University, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science, history, and English, and of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he earned his juris doctor degree;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Koon began his career as an attorney at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, L.L.P., and then served as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Matthew J.
Perry Jr., Senior United States District Judge;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Koon currently serves as senior vice president and general counsel of The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc., which is a statewide organization representing electric cooperatives that provides power to more than seventy percent of the State's population, covering all forty-six counties;
and   Whereas, a civic leader, Mr.
Koon has served with many community organizations, including serving as president of the South Carolina Bar Association and chair of the South Carolina Lawyers Helping Lawyers Commission, vice-chair of the Board of Directors of the National Electric Cooperative Bar Association, president of the South Carolina Bar Foundation, chair of the House of Delegates of the South Carolina Bar Association, and chair of the Board of Directors of Appleseed Legal Justice Center;
and   Whereas, in addition to these organizations, Mr.
Koon contributes his local community through service on various boards, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Richland County Public Library, serving on the Board of Directors for City Year Columbia, and serving as the president of the Gregg Park Homeowner's Association;
and   Whereas, over the years, Mr.
Koon has received a number of honors and awards, including the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Association's "Compleat Lawyer" award and the 2017 South Carolina Lawyers Weekly "Leadership in the Law" award.
He was also selected as a member of The State newspaper's 2009 "20 Under 40" class of young professionals;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Mr.
Koon 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 Christopher R.
Koon for his service to the legal profession and to the people and the State of South Carolin.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Christopher R.
Koon.
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 677 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHRISTOPHER R. KOON FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors S 677?
S 677 is sponsored by Senator Overture Walker.
What is the current status of S 677?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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