Bill Text: SC H4459 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Trooper First Class James C. Welsh
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 78-44)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-24 - Introduced and adopted [H4459 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2019-H4459-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TROOPER FIRST CLASS JAMES C. "CAM" WELSH OF CLARENDON COUNTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM FOR EARNING THE HONOR OF BEING NAMED THE 2018 TROOPER OF THE YEAR FOR TROOP ONE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Trooper First Class James C. "Cam" Welsh of Turbeville was named South Carolina Highway Patrol's 2018 Trooper of the Year for Troop One at ceremonies held in Columbia on Wednesday, April 3, 2019; and
Whereas, a native of Clarendon County, Cam Welsh graduated from East Clarendon High School and graduated from the Criminal Justice Academy in May 2014; and
Whereas the four-and-a-half-year veteran of the South Carolina Highway Patrol earned the top honor for Troop One, which covers Clarendon, Sumter, Lee, Kershaw, Richland, and Lexington counties; and
Whereas, in 2015, he was named the Troop One Trooper of the Year for DUI Arrests after apprehending one hundred nineteen motorists for driving under the influence in 2015; and
Whereas, Trooper Cam Welsh exhibits a true passion for saving lives, which is particularly evident in his work of taking impaired drivers off the roadway and in his performance as a drug recognition expert for the department; and
Whereas, in addition to the outstanding performance of his duties, he presents a positive attitude, always flexible and willing to adjust his schedule to help with special enforcement efforts; and
Whereas, during 2018, he apprehended sixty-two motorists who were driving under the influence while he also served as a field training officer and assisted with traffic control during the University of South Carolina football games, a special assignment which he did not allow to deter him from his enforcement efforts; and
Whereas, Trooper Welsh remains committed to removing DUI motorists from South Carolina's roadways and doing his part to reach the Patrol's goal of Target Zero; and
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values his dedication to the safety of our State's citizens and of all who visit the Palmetto State, and the members wish him continued success in his tireless efforts to serve and protect. 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 honor Trooper First Class James C. "Cam" Welsh of Clarendon County and congratulate him for earning the honor of being named 2018 Trooper of the Year for Troop One of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Trooper First Class James C. "Cam" Welsh.
