SCDNR Dive Team

2025-2026 Bill 1084: SCDNR Dive Team - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1084
STATUS INFORMATION
Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Williams
Document Path: SR-0614KM-VC26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on March 31, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on March 31, 2026
Summary: SCDNR Dive Team
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

3/31/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 10
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
03/31/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVE TEAM FOR ITS DEDICATED SERVICE,
PROFESSIONALISM, AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO the SAFETY of THE CITIZENS
OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

W
hereas, the South
Carolina Senate is proud to recognize the South Carolina Department of Natural
Resources Law Enforcement Dive Team, which is a highly trained and specialized
unit composed of sworn law enforcement officers who voluntarily undertake
rigorous training to conduct underwater search, rescue, recovery, and
investigative operations; and

W
hereas, members of the
dive team routinely operate in hazardous and unpredictable environments
including rivers, lakes, coastal waters, and flood zones, often under
conditions of limited visibility, strong currents, and extreme weather, placing
themselves at great personal risk in service to others; and

W
hereas, the dive team
provides critical support to local, state, and federal law enforcement
agencies, emergency responders, and communities throughout South Carolina,
assisting in life-saving rescues, recovery operations, and the preservation of
vital evidence in criminal investigations; and

W
hereas, beyond their
extensive and demanding duties, these highly trained professionals have
selflessly volunteered their time and expertise to deliver swim lessons in
communities across South Carolina, helping to prevent drowning and improve
water safety; and

W
hereas, through
professionalism, discipline, and unwavering commitment, the South Carolina
Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Dive Team exemplifies the
highest traditions of public service and reflects great credit upon the South
Carolina Department of Natural Resources and the State of South Carolina; and

W
hereas, the members of
the dive team balance these demanding responsibilities with their regular law
enforcement duties, demonstrating exceptional dedication, teamwork, and a
strong sense of duty to the citizens they serve. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize and honor the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Law
Enforcement Dive Team for its dedicated service, professionalism, and
extraordinary contributions to the safety of the citizens of South Carolina.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the South Carolina Department of
Natural Resources Law Enforcement Dive Team.

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