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>> Thank you, Mr. Chairman. This is

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resolution 2026-053.

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Resolution recognizing and honoring the
members of the South Carolina State

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Guard, September
2026 as National Preparedness Month.

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Whereas September is observed as
National Preparedness Month, promoting

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emergency preparedness and community
resilience. And whereas South Carolina

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communities face natural and man-made
hazards including a hurricane, flooding,

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severe storms, ice storms, earthquakes,
wildfires, and other emergencies. And

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whereas effective emergency preparedness
and response require strong partnerships

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among local governments, emergency
management agencies, first responders,

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state agencies, nonprofit organizations,
and community partners. And whereas the

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South Carolina State Guard, a component
of the South Carolina Military

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Department, is a volunteer state
military force that supports South

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Carolinians during emergencies and
disasters. And whereas the South

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Carolina State Guard provides disaster
relief, search and rescue, medical

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support, logistics, engineering,
communication, and other specialized

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services in coordination with state and
local authorities. And whereas Anderson

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County Council recognizes the importance
of emergency preparedness

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and the dedicated volunteer service of
the South Carolina State Guard in

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protecting South Carolina communities.
Now therefore, be it resolved that

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Anderson County Council, in a meeting
duly assembled

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this first day of September 2026,
recognizes September 2026 as National

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Preparedness Month in Anderson County.
And recognizes and honors the South

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Carolina State Guard for its dedicated
volunteer service and commitment to

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emergency preparedness, response, and
recovery.