South Carolina legislation · 126th General Assembly
South Carolina S1056: GWOT
Status: Passed both chambers, March 26, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent RESOLUTION To recognize and honor South carolina veterans who served in the global war on terrorism and to acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions of the men and women from this state who served in this conflict. W hereas, the Global War on Terrorism was a global military campaign initiated by the United States in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001; and W hereas, more than fifty-five thousand active-duty service members from South Carolina, representing all branches of the United States Armed Forces, served honorably in the Global War on Terrorism; and W hereas, ma.
From the introduced text, March 25, 2026:
A concurrent RESOLUTION To recognize and honor South carolina veterans who served in the global war on terrorism and to acknowledge the sacrifices and contributions of the men and women from this state who served in this conflict. W hereas, the Global War on Terrorism was a global military campaign initiated by the United States in response to the attacks on September 11, 2001; and W hereas, more than fifty-five thousand active-duty service members from South Carolina, representing all branches of the United States Armed Forces, served honorably in the Global War on Terrorism; and W hereas, many South Carolinians served with distinction in critical operations during this conflict, including Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq; and W hereas, these brave men and women demonstrated extraordinary courage, dedication, and patriotism in defense of the freedoms and security of the United States; and W hereas, more than one hundred South Carolinians made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in service to their State and Nation, and countless others returned home bearing the visible and invisible wounds of war; and W hereas, the families of these service members have also borne significant sacrifices in support of their loved ones' service to the Nation. Now, therefore, B e it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: …