H 4331 is sponsored by May, Robert J., III, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Terry Alexander, Representative Carl L. Anderson, Representative Lucas Atkinson, Representative William H. Bailey, Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Justin T. Bamberg, Representative Bruce W. Bannister, Representative Heather Bauer, Representative Thomas Beach, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Representative James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV, Representative Donald G. "Don" Chapman, Representative William M. "Bill" Chumley, Representative William "Bill" Clyburn, Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter, Representative Neal A. Collins, Representative Brandon L. Cox, Representative Heather Ammons Crawford, Representative April Cromer, Representative Sylleste H. Davis, Representative Chandra E. Dillard, Representative Adam L. Duncan, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr., Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Craig A. Gagnon, Representative Kambrell H. Garvin, Representative Gil Gatch, Representative Daniel Gibson, Representative Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam, Representative Wendell G. Gilliard, Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative Jerry N. Govan, Jr., Representative Hamilton R. Grant, Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr., Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Patrick B. Haddon, Representative William "Bill" Hager, Representative Kevin Hardee, Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris, Representative Christopher R. "Chris" Hart, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., Representative Charles V. Hartz, Representative Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes, Representative William G. "Bill" Herbkersman, Representative Lee Hewitt, Representative David R. Hiott, Representative William M. "Bill" Hixon, Representative Harriet A. Holman, Representative Lonnie Hosey, Representative Leon Howard, Representative William C. "Chris" Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Representative Wendell K. Jones, Representative Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr., Representative John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin, Representative John Richard C. King, Representative Roger K. Kirby, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative M. Brian Lawson, Representative Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon, Representative Steven Wayne Long, Representative Phillip D. Lowe, Jason Luck (Democrat), Representative Josiah Magnuson, Representative David Martin, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr., Representative John R. McCravy III, Representative Annie E. McDaniel, Representative Timothy A. "Tim" McGinnis, Representative Cody T. Mitchell, Representative W. Scott Montgomery IV, Representative JA Moore, Representative Travis A. Moore, Representative T. Alan Morgan, Jr., Representative Dennis C. Moss, Representative Mike M. Neese, Representative Brandon Newton, Representative Wm. Weston J. Newton, Representative Melissa Lackey Oremus, Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Fawn M. Pedalino, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative J. Todd Rutherford, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, Murphy, Chris, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Representative Leonidas E. "Leon" Stavrinakis, Representative Bill Taylor, Representative James E. Teeple, Representative Jackie R. Terribile, Representative David Vaughan, Representative Courtney S. Waters, Representative J. David Weeks, Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore, Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White, Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire, Representative Paul B. Wickensimer, Representative Robert Q. Williams, Representative Mark N. Willis, Representative Chris Wooten, Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., and Representative Marvin "Mark" Smith.

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South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

H 4331 — Medal of Valor Award - Richland County 6/20/24

Last action April 10, 2025 — Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

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Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

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123 sponsors

123 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR K-9 WICK OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, TO CELEBRATE HIM ON BEING POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR, AND TO MOURN HIS UNTIMELY DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

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The updated version of Bill H 4331 now recognizes K-9 Wick of the Richland County Sheriff's Department for his bravery and posthumously awards him the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor. This change highlights Wick's heroic actions leading to his death while pursuing a suspect, and it serves to honor his sacrifice in the line of duty. Acknowledging K-9 Wick's courage not only pays tribute to him but also emphasizes the vital role that police dogs play in law enforcement and community safety.

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09, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4331Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.

Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A concurrent RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR K-9 WICK OF THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, TO CELEBRATE HIM ON BEING POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION MEDAL OF VALOR, AND TO MOURN HIS UNTIMELY DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly have learned that K-9 Wick of the Richland County Sheriff's Department will be awarded the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor on April 23, 2025, posthumously, for his courageous pursuit of a suspect that ended in K-9 Wick's death;

and Whereas, the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor is presented annually to law enforcement officers who perform actions above and beyond the call of duty;

exhibit exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness, and presence of mind;

or act with unusual swiftness, regardless of personal safety, in an attempt to save or protect human life;

and Whereas, on June 19, 2024, around lunchtime, a work van was stolen in the City of Columbia while workers took a lunch break, leaving their keys and worksite unattended.

A suspect seized the keys and stole the van.

In the early hours of June 20, the stolen van was spotted near Windsor Lake Boulevard and Brookfield Road.

Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspect fled, sparking a chase down Decker Boulevard and onto I-77 for over ten miles.

The pursuit ended when deputies deployed stop sticks to halt the vehicle;

and Whereas, Specialist Zaid Abdullah and K-9 Wick exited the patrol car to pursue the suspect on the interstate.

As they crossed the median barrier on I-77, K-9 Wick's leash became detached, but K-9 Wick continued his pursuit.

Tragically, when K-9 Wick entered an interstate traffic lane, he was struck by a passing vehicle and killed instantly;

and Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are grateful for the courage and dedication of law enforcement officers like K-9 Wick who put their lives on the line every day and who provide safety and security to protect the citizens of our great State.

Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor K-9 Wick of the Richland County Sheriff's Department, celebrate him on being awarded the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association Medal of Valor, and mourn his untimely death in the line of duty. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to K-9 Specialist Zaid Abdullah, K-9 Wick's devoted handler.

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