Chief Charles Rucker

2025-2026 Bill 760: Chief Charles Rucker - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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S. 760
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Ott
Document Path: SR-0416KM-VC26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on January 13, 2026
Summary: Chief Charles Rucker
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

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1/13/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 44
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/13/2026

A
Senate
RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE CHIEF CHARLES RUCKER UPON THE
OCCASION OF HIS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY AT NEW RED ROCK FIRE STATION AND TO
COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE
OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

W
hereas, The South
Carolina Senate recognizes Chief Charles Rucker as he celebrates this
significant milestone in his remarkable career; and

W
hereas, Chief Rucker
joined the fire service as a volunteer on September 8, 1975. Dedicated to
serving his community, he became chief in 1982 and led with distinction
throughout his service of twenty-seven years before resigning in 2009; and

W
hereas, in 1996, Chief
Rucker began teaching for the Fire Academy, where he continues to educate and
inspire future generations while sharing his knowledge, experience, and
unwavering dedication. He was appointed the training officer of Calhoun County
in 2020, and he continues to oversee all training for Calhoun County
firefighters; and

W
hereas, Chief Rucker
is now the acting chief of the New Red Rock Fire Station in Calhoun County,
continuing his lifelong pledge to protect and serve; and

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate appreciate Chief Rucker's dedication and commitment
to 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, congratulate Chief Charles Rucker upon
the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary at New Red Rock Fire Station and
commend him for his many years of 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 Chief Charles Rucker.

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