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H 5725

David Vickery retirement

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

South Carolina honors David Vickery for 29 years directing Ninety Six High School’s Wildcat Marching Band, highlighting twelve state championships and his retirement.

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Bill Summary · H 5725

Summary of Bill H 5725 (Session 2025-2026) – South Carolina

Purpose and Intent

  • This is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring David Vickery, the director of bands at Ninety Six High School, upon his retirement after nearly 29 years of service.
  • The resolution Idaho celebrates his leadership in building a band culture and tradition, and expresses best wishes for his future.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives for David Vickery’s retirement.
  • Acknowledges his educational background:
    • Bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of South Carolina (1996)
    • Master’s degree in education from Walden University (2012)
  • Highlights his professional achievements:
    • Directed Ninety Six High School’s Wildcat Marching Band for 29 years.
    • The band has won twelve South Carolina Class A state championships under his direction.
  • The resolution states the intent to:
    • Honor his contributions to the school, students, and broader community.
    • Present a copy of the resolution to David Vickery.

Who is Affected

  • Primary: David Vickery (recipient of recognition).
  • Secondary: Ninety Six High School, its student body, marching band program, and the Ninety Six community, which are acknowledged for benefiting from his leadership and the program’s success.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The document is a concurrent recognition adopted by the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  • Action history notes the bill was introduced and adopted on 2026-06-25.
  • Co-sponsors: A broad roster of state representatives from diverse districts, indicating cross-party support and broad recognition of Vickery’s impact.

Additional Context

  • The bill does not enact substantive policy changes or allocate funding. It is ceremonial in nature, serving to formally commend and memorialize an individual’s service.
  • The resolution includes the customary closing that a copy be presented to the honoree.

practical Takeaways

  • This bill is a formal commendation recognizing decades of dedication to music education and student success in Ninety Six.
  • It signals community appreciation and serves as an official, ceremonial record of David Vickery’s retirement and legacy.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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