South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 681 — Emily Cummings Cope Retirement

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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 CONGRATULATE EMILY CUMMINGS COPE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill S 681, a resolution has been added to congratulate Emily Cummings Cope on her retirement from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. It acknowledges her 26 years of dedicated service, particularly noting her leadership as Deputy Director of the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division. This change is significant because it formally honors an individual who has made substantial contributions to wildlife management in South Carolina, highlighting the value of long-term public service. Recognizing such achievements can inspire others in the field and foster a culture of appreciation for dedicated professionals.

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2025-2026 Bill 681 Text of Previous Version (May.
28, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 681Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE Emily Cummings Cope UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR her twenty-six YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Emily Cummings Cope upon the occasion of her retirement from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR);
and   Whereas, Emily is an alumna of Clemson University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, as well as her Master of Science degree;
and   Whereas, Emily began her professional career in 1999 as an employee with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources working as the Forest Stewardship Program Supervisor.
She served as SCDNR's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Deputy Director from November 2011 until May 2025, where she led all aspects of the operation, management, and policy coordination for the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division;
and   Whereas, a civic leader, Emily has served on several boards, commissions, and councils, including the Recreational Boating and Fishing Alliance from 2024 to the present and the National Conservation Leadership Institute from 2023 to the present.
She also served as president of the South Carolina Chapter of The Wildlife Society from 2007 until 2009;
and   Whereas, over the years, Emily has received a number of honors and awards, including the 2010 United States Forest Service Excellence Award and the United States Forest Service "Wings Across the Americas" Habitat Conservation Award for outstanding contributions to and exceptional leadership toward conservation;
and   Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Emily 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, congratulate Emily Cummings Cope upon the occasion of her retirement, commend her for her twenty-six years of dedicated service, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Emily Cummings Cope.
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 681 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE EMILY CUMMINGS COPE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
Who sponsors S 681?
S 681 is sponsored by Nutt, Roger A., Senator Ronnie W. Cromer, Senator Thomas C. Alexander, Senator Brian Adams, Senator Karl B. Allen, Senator Sean M. Bennett, Senator Allen Blackmon, Senator George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Senator Richard J. Cash, Senator JD Chaplin, Senator Wes Climer, Senator Thomas D. "Tom" Corbin, Senator Tom Davis, Senator Jason Elliott, Senator Tom Fernandez, Senator Michael W. Gambrell, Senator Billy Garrett, Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch, Senator Jeffrey R. Graham, Senator Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms, Senator Greg Hembree, Senator Brad Hutto, Senator Darrell Jackson, Senator Michael Johnson, Senator Carlisle Kennedy, Senator Josh Kimbrell, Senator Matthew W. "Matt" Leber, Senator Shane R. Martin, Senator A. Shane Massey, Senator Russell L. Ott, Senator Harvey S. Peeler, Jr., Senator Luke A. Rankin, Senator Mike Reichenbach, Senator Rex F. Rice, Senator Ronnie A. Sabb, Senator Everett Stubbs, Senator Ed Sutton, Senator Deon T. Tedder, Senator Ross Turner, Senator Daniel B. "Danny" Verdin III, Senator Overture Walker, Senator Kent M. Williams, Senator Tom Young, Jr., Senator Jeff Zell, Senator Margie Bright Matthews, and Senator Tameika Isaac Devine.
What is the current status of S 681?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 28, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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