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

H 4455 — Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach Police Officer of the Year

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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  • 123 sponsors

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Summary

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS SAQUAN LAFONTAINE UPON BEING NAMED THE ROTARY CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH "OFFICER JOE MCGARRY MEMORIAL POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR" FOR 2024 AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE, DEDICATION TO DUTY, AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE.

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The updated version of Bill H 4455 includes a recognition of Private First Class Saquan LaFontaine for being named the Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach "Officer Joe McGarry Memorial Police Officer of the Year" for 2024. This amendment highlights PFC LaFontaine's dedication to his role in the Myrtle Beach Police Department and his positive impact on the community. Recognizing law enforcement officers for their exemplary service fosters appreciation and encourages others in the field to excel.

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2025-2026 Bill 4455 Text of Previous Version (Apr.
30, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4455Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   to recognize and congratulate Private First Class Saquan LaFontaine upon being named the Rotary club of myrtle beach "officer Joe mcGarry memorial police officer of the year" for 2024 and to commend him for his exemplary service, dedication to duty, and positive impact on his community and state.
  Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Private First Class (PFC) Saquan LaFontaine has been named Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach "Officer Joe McGarry Memorial Police Officer of the Year" for 2024;
and   Whereas, this prestigious award honors a police officer who exemplifies outstanding performance and dedication to duty while preserving the legacy of Officer Joe McGarry, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on December 29, 2002;
and   Whereas, a valued member of the Myrtle Beach Police Department, PFC LaFontaine consistently demonstrates commitment, leadership, and an unwavering desire to improve both his department and the broader community;
and   Whereas, in 2025, he was assigned to the Administrative Division as a neighborhood officer serving the Booker T.
Washington community.
 He has embraced this role with purpose, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to fostering safety and trust;
and   Whereas, PFC LaFontaine is recognized for his proactive approach to community engagement.  He initiated collaborative efforts with the City of Myrtle Beach Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Department to address concerns at Bathsheba Bowens Park and Futrell Park.  He also maintains close coordination with school resource officers and regularly visits the Boys and Girls Club to strengthen relationships with staff, parents, and students;
and   Whereas, through his consistent outreach, responsiveness, and sincere desire to make a difference, PFC LaFontaine exemplifies what it means to serve with honor and compassion;
and   Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives take great pride in recognizing PFC Saquan LaFontaine's well-deserved award and commend his continued dedication to making Myrtle Beach a safer and stronger community for all.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and congratulate Private First Class Saquan LaFontaine upon being named the Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach "Officer Joe McGarry Memorial Police Officer of the Year" for 2024, and commend him for his exemplary service, dedication to duty, and positive impact on his community and state.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to PFC Saquan LaFontaine.  ----XX---- This web page was last updated on April 30, 2025 at 02:30 PM
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What does H 4455 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS SAQUAN LAFONTAINE UPON BEING NAMED THE ROTARY CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH "OFFICER JOE MCGARRY MEMORIAL POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR" FOR 2024 AND TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE, DEDICATION TO DUTY, AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON HIS COMMUNITY AND STATE.
Who sponsors H 4455?
H 4455 is sponsored by May, Robert J., III, Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., T. Case Brittain, Jr. (Republican), Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), 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 Beth E. Bernstein, Representative Phillip Bowers, Representative Jeff Bradley, Representative Gary S. Brewer, Jr., 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, 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, 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 Marvin "Mark" Smith, and Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr..
What is the current status of H 4455?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced April 30, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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