S 943

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 943
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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Committee Report
April 15, 2026
S. 943
Introduced
by Senator Chaplin
S. Printed 4/15/26--H.
Read the first time April 1, 2026
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The committee on House
Invitations and Memorial Resolutions
To whom was referred a Concurrent
Resolution (S. 943) to request that the Department of Transportation name the
Section of Highway 151 in front of the Sherrif's office in Darlington County
the "Deputy Frank Devin Mason, etc., respectfully
Report:
That they have duly and carefully
considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
DENNIS MOSS for
Committee.
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A concurrent RESOLUTION
TO REQUEST THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION NAME the Section of Highway 151 in front of the Sherrif's Office
IN Darlington COUNTY The "Deputy Frank Devin Mason Memorial Highway" AND ERECT
APPROPRIATE MARKERS OR SIGNS AT THIS LOCATION CONTAINING THE DESIGNATION.
Whereas, Deputy
Frank Devin Mason, who dutifully served as a law enforcement officer for the
Darlington County Sherrif's Office, died in the line of duty on July 1, 2025,
at the age of twenty-seven; and
Whereas, a
native of Whiteville, North Carolina, Deputy Mason was born on December 31,1997.
He began his career with the Darlington County Sherrif's Office in 2024 and
graduated from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy on March 28, 2025.
During his short tenure, he demonstrated unwavering dedication, integrity, and
professionalism; and
Whereas, Deputy
Mason dedicated his life to protecting and serving the State of South Carolina;
and
Whereas, Deputy
Mason is proceeded in death by his father, Frank Mason; grandmother, Nell
Stegall; grandfather, Charles (Bubba) Stegall; cousin, Tara Stegall; uncle,
Jack Stegall; and niece, Katherine Bellamy; and
Whereas, he
leaves behind to cherish his memory his fiancé, Madi Palmer Church; their son,
Brooks James Mason; his mother, Shannon Stegall Dudney (John); sisters, Brandie
Bellamy (Lendorian), Amber Mason (Que), and Crystal Mason (Tralique); aunts,
Teresa Stegall and Cherry Stegall (Ira); uncle, Stephen Stegall (Courtney);
nieces and nephews, Nicole, Ti'Lyn, Billy, and Kannon; and cousins, Avery,
Ciara, Kassie, Dakota, and Zackery. He will be greatly missed; and
Whereas, it
would be only fitting and proper to pay tribute to this son of South Carolina
by naming a portion of road in the State in his honor.  Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by
the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members
of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, request that the
Department of Transportation name the section of Highway 151 in front of the
Sherrif's office in Darlington County the "Deputy Frank Devin Mason Memorial
Highway" and erect appropriate markers or signs at this location containing the
designation.
Be it further
resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of
Transportation and presented to the family of Deputy Frank Devin Mason.
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