Chief Paul Shirer Retirement
The resolution congratulates Chief Paul Shirer on his retirement and acknowledges his dedicated service over thirty-four years. It expresses well wishes for his future.
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S 1199 — Chief Paul Shirer Retirement
Last action — Introduced and adopted
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3Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
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In plain language
This resolution honors Chief Paul Shirer's retirement after 34 years of service.
The resolution congratulates Chief Paul Shirer on his retirement and acknowledges his dedicated service over thirty-four years. It expresses well wishes for his future.
Summary
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHIEF PAUL "LIN" SHIRER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
39 added · 8 removedPlain-language change summary
The recently amended Bill S 1199 now includes a resolution to congratulate Chief Paul "Lin" Shirer on his retirement after 34 years of service in law enforcement. The bill highlights his career achievements, including his instrumental role in narcotics investigations and his commitment to the community. This acknowledgment is important as it honors dedicated public servants and fosters community respect for the contributions of law enforcement leaders.
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Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.) A senate RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE Chief Paul "Lin" Shirer UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Chief Shirer upon the occasion of his retirement from the Town of North Police Department on May 22, 2026;
and Whereas, a life-long resident of Calhoun County, Chief Shirer is a 1992 graduate of Calhoun Academy and a 1995 graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy;
and Whereas, Chief Shirer began his career in law enforcement with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department and joined the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department in 2000, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department in 2004, the Elloree Police Department in 2006, and became Chief of Police for the Town of North in 2016.
He was involved in numerous high-level narcotics investigations and participated in multiple federal arrests of drug traffickers;
and Whereas, Chief Shirer is married to his wife Christy, and together, they have one daughter, Cailin.
He enjoys fishing, coaching Cailin's softball team, and rooting for the Clemson Tigers;
and Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Chief Shirer 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 Chief Paul "Lin" Shirer upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his thirty-four years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Chief Paul "Lin" Shirer.
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Action History
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Introduced and adopted
Sponsors
- Senator Russell L. Ott · Primary
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- What does S 1199 do?
- A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CHIEF PAUL "LIN" SHIRER UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
- Who sponsors S 1199?
- S 1199 is sponsored by Senator Russell L. Ott.
- What is the current status of S 1199?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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