H 5718

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 5718
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A house RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND
COMMEND THE HONORABLE LUKE RANKIN OF LAURENS COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF
SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE
ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke
Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his
current term; and
Whereas, born in
Greenville on August 16, 1997, he is the son of Kari Joy and Gregory Rankin;
and
Whereas, Representative
Rankin graduated from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020, where he
earned a bachelor of science degree; and
Whereas, he served on
the Laurens County Council from 2020 to 2024 and served as the Laurens County
Republican Party chairman from 2021 to 2024; and
Whereas, he married his
beloved wife, Hope Marie, on April 27, 2024, and together they are rearing a daughter,
Elliana Mae Rankin. When away from his duties in the House of Representatives,
he lives with his family in Laurens and works as a health insurance advisor;
and
Whereas, Representative
Rankin has faithfully represented the citizens of District 14 in Laurens County
in the House of Representatives since his election in November of 2024, serving
on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environmental Affairs Committee, and the
Rules Committee; and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives will miss the keen and impassioned
service that Luke Rankin, their friend and colleague, has given to the House of
Representatives. The members thank him for his dedicated service to the people
of District 14 and extend their best wishes for success and fulfillment in the
years to come. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the
South Carolina House of Representatives,
by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Luke Rankin of Laurens
County for his dedicated service to the House of Representatives on behalf of
his constituents and the citizens of South Carolina and wish him much success
and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Luke Rankin.
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