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

H 4848 — Tony Vaughn, retirement

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This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 14, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

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A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND TONY RANDAL VAUGHN, SENIOR APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST FOR RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

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The updated version of Bill H 4848 includes a new resolution commending Tony Randal Vaughn on his retirement after thirty years of service to Richland County. The text highlights his career achievements, including his educational background and community involvement as a coach and official in various sports. This acknowledgment is important as it honors Vaughn's contributions and dedication to both the county and the community, celebrating the impactful role he played over his long career.

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2025-2026 Bill 4848 Text of Previous Version (Jan.
14, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4848Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A house RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND TONY RANDAL VAUGHN, SENIOR APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST FOR RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
  Whereas, on December 31, 2025, Tony Randal Vaughn, senior application support analyst for Richland County, officially retired after rendering thirty years of service to Richland County with consistent commitment and excellence;
and   Whereas, in early preparation for his career, this native of Green Sea in Horry County graduated in 1987 from South Carolina State University, having earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and computer science.
That same year, he began three years of service as a commissioned officer with the U.S.
Army, where he served with distinction and attained the rank of captain;
and   Whereas, beyond the realm of government, Tony Vaughn is deeply involved in his community and beyond.
A Richland County Little League coach for football, soccer, and basketball from 2000 to 2023, Tony also has served as a South Carolina high school football official for twelve years and as a Mid-Atlantic Eastern Conference football official for sixteen years.
He officiated the 2009 NCAA Division II Football Championship game in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and was one of the first football officials to work with Allen University, Benedict College, and Edward Waters College when they renewed their football programs;
and   Whereas, a man of faith, Tony serves the Lord as a member of New Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he is on the New Ebenezer Board of Deacons.
In his spare time, he relishes gardening and baking desserts;
and   Whereas, at home, he enjoys the role of husband to his lovely wife of sixteen years, Andrea Vaughn.
Moreover, he is the proud father of three sons, Antonio, Terrell, and Tony Jr., as well as the delighted grandfather of two charming girls, Jasmine and Jade;
and   Whereas, to recognize Tony Vaughn for his many years of service to Richland County, his colleagues hosted a retirement celebration in his honor on December 17, 2025;
and   Whereas, the long and enduring service Tony Vaughn has rendered to this great State, most particularly to Richland County, is worthy of praise.
It is a great pleasure to salute him on his outstanding record and to wish him well as he enjoys a well-deserved retirement.
Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
  That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate and commend Tony Randal Vaughn, senior application support analyst for Richland County, upon the occasion of his recent retirement after three decades of exemplary service and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Tony Randal Vaughn.
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What does H 4848 do?
A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND TONY RANDAL VAUGHN, SENIOR APPLICATION SUPPORT ANALYST FOR RICHLAND COUNTY, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RECENT RETIREMENT AFTER THREE DECADES OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Who sponsors H 4848?
H 4848 is sponsored by Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D., Representative J. Todd Rutherford, 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., 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, 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 John T. Lastinger, Jr., Representative Greg Ford, Representative Luke S. Rankin, Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Michael F. Rivers, Sr., Representative Robby Robbins, Representative Seth Rose, Representative Richard Blake Sanders, Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Heath Sessions, 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, Representative G. Murrell Smith, Jr., Representative Keishan M. Scott, and Representative Dianne Mitchell.
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