Warden Jonathan Nance

2025-2026 Bill 1178: Warden Jonathan Nance - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 1178
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Martin
Document Path: SR-0673KM-VC26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on May 5, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on May 5, 2026
Summary: Warden Jonathan Nance
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

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Action Description with journal page number

5/5/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 9
)

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05/05/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WARDEN JONATHAN NANCE FOR HIS
ACT OF HEROISM AND to COMMEND HIS DEDICATed SERVICE TO the people and the state
of south CAROLINA.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Warden Jonathan Nance for his
selfless service to the people and the State of South Carolina; and

W
hereas, on November
12, 2025, a distressed driver in a damaged vehicle flagged down Warden Nance
while he was en route to his job at the Department of Corrections. Warden Nance
recognized the driver was in a crisis and directed him to the prison parking
lot where the driver unexpectedly brandished a revolver after parking his
vehicle; and

W
hereas, using steady
verbal commands, clear communication, and coordination with responding staff,
Warden Nance successfully de-escalated the situation, leading to the safe
surrender of the weapon; and

W
hereas, Warden Nance's
sound decision making directly prevented injury or loss of life and created the
conditions necessary for mental health intervention and emergency response
personnel to arrive safely; and

W
hereas, throughout the
incident, Warden Nance continued to lead with compassion, ensuring the
individual received medical attention, emotional support, and contact with his
family; and

W
hereas, Warden Nance's
actions ultimately protected staff, the public, and the man in distress who was
experiencing a severe mental health crisis following his involvement in
multiple violent incidents earlier that morning; and

W
hereas, this man's
mother expressed gratitude for the professionalism and humanity Warden Nance demonstrated
towards her son, emphasizing that his intervention prevented a tragic outcome;
and

W
hereas, Warden Nance's
ability to recognize signs of crisis while simultaneously maintaining control
of a volatile roadside situation reflects his unwavering professionalism and
dedication to his community. His conduct exemplifies the highest standards of
service and is a testament to his outstanding character. He is an invaluable
asset to the Department of Corrections; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that
Warden Nance has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.
Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
recognize and honor Warden Jonathan Nance for his act of heroism and commend
his dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Warden Jonathan Nance.

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