S 1046

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 1046
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CHIEF BOBBY SCOTT BAKER UPON
THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FORTY-ONE YEARS OF
DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE
YEARS AHEAD.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Chief Bobby Scott Baker upon
the occasion of his retirement from the Taylors Fire Department; and
Whereas, a native of Greenville
County, Chief Baker was born on September 7, 1964.  He is the son of Mary Baker
and the late Edward Eugene Baker Jr.  He graduated from Riverside High School
in 1982; and
Whereas, in June1983, he
began his service as a volunteer with the Taylors Fire Department and was hired
as a full-time firefighter on November 26, 1984.  Through dedication and
exemplary performance, he rose through the ranks and, on March 9, 2001, at the
age of thirty-seven, was promoted to fire chief, a position in which he served
with distinction for twenty-five years; and
Whereas, Chief Baker earned
the admiration and respect of his staff through his kindness, sincerity, and
steadfast leadership, always placing the well-being of both the citizens he
served and the personnel under his command at the forefront; and
Whereas, during his
tenure as chief, he, alongside his dedicated staff and officers, played a
pivotal role in advancing the department through numerous initiatives,
including the construction of  Station 83 and the new headquarters, Station 81;
modernization of the department's apparatus fleet; achievement of  Class 1 ISO
recognition; implementation of centralized dispatch, automatic aid, and an EMT
program; development of a technical rescue program; and encouragement of
personnel to pursue specialized training and participation on county and state
teams; and
Whereas, Chief Baker
devoted countless hours to training and professional development, both on and
off duty, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the
department; and
Whereas, he and his
wife, Angela Bradshaw Baker, have shared thirty-nine years of marriage and are
proud of their beautiful family, including their eldest daughter, Brittany
Carrizales and her husband, Miya; their youngest daughter, Caitlin Farthing and
her husband, Travis; and their cherished granddaughter Eliana Farthing; and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate deeply appreciate the commitment, leadership, and
service that Chief Baker has demonstrated on behalf of the people of South
Carolina and are honored to extend their best wishes as he enters a well-earned
retirement.  Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution,
recognize and honor Chief Bobby Scott Baker upon the occasion of his retirement,
commend him for his forty-one years of dedicated service, and wish him continued
happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Chief Bobby Scott Baker.
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