Goose Creek American Legion Post #166

2025-2026 Bill 4939: Goose Creek American Legion Post #166 - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 4939
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Cox, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0393DG-EB26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 15, 2026
Adopted by the House on January 15, 2026
Summary: Goose Creek American Legion Post #166
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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1/15/2026

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Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 7
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01/15/2026

A
house
RESOLUTION

To Recognize and honor the American Legion Post #166
for their involvement in their community, and to congratulate them for over
fifty years of commitment to service, camaraderie, and advocacy for veterans.

W
hereas, the South
Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to honor the Goose Creek American
Legion Post #166 for their commitment to service in their community and making
a difference for veterans, service members, and their families; and

W
hereas, the American
Legion Post #166 was chartered in 1968 in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and is a
welcoming home for veterans of every generation who wish to serve their
community by connecting with other veterans, volunteering, and making a local
impact that lasts. The mission of Post #166 aligns with the four pillars of the
American Legion, supporting veterans and their families, investing in youth and
education, strengthening national security through community awareness, and
promoting Americanism through events that honor shared values; and

W
hereas, Post #166
members work hard to ensure that no one falls through the cracks, referring
veterans to trusted resources, and emphasizing kindness, accountability, and
following through, offering services to veterans such as help with a claim, a
ride to an appointment, or a listening ear during a tough week. Members share
job leads, wellness resources, and practical tips for navigating life after
service with helpful Buddy Checks, staying connected prevents isolation and
opens the door to timely support; and

W
hereas, Post #166 partners
with local schools, faith groups, and civic organizations to host events such
as food drives, blood drives, and family friendly gatherings that bring
neighbors together. They organize ceremonies on patriotic holidays that offer
moments of remembrance and gratitude that resonate beyond the days themselves,
as well as provide respectful military honors at funerals and participate in
special observances throughout the year; and

W
hereas, they offer many
opportunities for students and families in the community to learn and
participate in meaningful ways that blend service and fellowship, such as
coffee gatherings, member meetings, planning sessions, and special interest
clubs.

Groups like the Auxiliary, the Sons of the American
Legion, the Honor Guard and the ALP 166 Riders add energy and expertise to help
expand the reach of every project; and

W
hereas, Post #166
supports many youth programs, the American Legion Boys State and Girls State
sponsorships, the Oratorical Contest, scouting partnerships, JROTC recognition,
and scholarship opportunities when funding allows, where they encourage young
people to grow into confident citizens with hands-on and personal mentorship,
giving them a chance to learn, to lead, and continue to strengthen the
community; and

W
hereas, the community
greatly benefits from their support and help through programs such as Run for
the Fallen Sponsor, Needy Families, Community Outreach, and annual food drives.
Post #166 also works hard to be prepared for any crisis that may hit the
community by coordinating with local leaders and first responders to have the
best plans in place, building reliability and trust within their community; and

W
hereas, in the almost sixty
years of service that the American Legion Post #166 has provided to their
community, they have hosted and offered assistance through many significant
events, such as Hurricane Hugo support in 1989, the interment of an unknown
Marine in 2011, reuniting and presenting a Purple Heart and other wartime medals
with the family of Lieutenant William E. Spencer in 2020, the 9/11 Flags Across
America event in 2022, and the ALP 166 Commemorative Patio in 2024, that
recognized seventy-two Berkeley County service members who made the supreme
sacrifice in all wars from World War I up to current times; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the service and
engagement that the members of the American Legion Post #166 have brought to
the Goose Creek community and look forward to hearing of their future
endeavors. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
House of Representatives
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
House of Representatives
,
by this resolution, recognize and honor the American Legion Post #166 for their
involvement in their community, and congratulate them for over fifty years of
commitment to service, camaraderie, and advocacy for veterans.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the American Legion Post #166.

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