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S 1179

Jack Logan

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Allen

Ceremonial resolution recognizing Jack Logan for his healthcare service and leadership in gun-safety advocacy, with no new laws or duties enacted.

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Bill Summary · S 1179

Summary of Bill S 1179 (2025-2026) — South Carolina

Purpose and intent

  • This is a Senate Resolution recognizing and honoring an individual, Jack Logan, during National Nurses Week.
  • The resolution commends Mr. Logan for his service in healthcare and for his work in promoting gun safety.

Key provisions and changes

  • The bill does not enact new laws or regulatory changes. Instead, it:
    • Officially recognizes Jack Logan for his contributions to healthcare in South Carolina.
    • Acknowledges his civic leadership and involvement in gun-safety initiatives.
  • Notable details included in the resolution:
    • Jack Logan’s background: native of Greenville, education at Cowpens High School (now Broome High School), attendance at Greenville Technical College and the University of South Carolina.
    • Professional history: began as a certified nursing assistant in 1990 at Spartanburg Convalescent; has worked in various Upstate healthcare settings; currently employed at Springbrook Behavioral Health in Travelers Rest.
    • Civic work: founder of “Put Down the Guns Now Young People”; national partner of Project Childsafe and the National Shooting Sports Foundation; has overseen distribution of more than 25,000 gun locks in South Carolina since 2010 to promote gun safety through events, materials, and gun locks.

Who or what is affected

  • Individuals and entities affected are primarily symbolic and ceremonial:
    • Jack Logan receives formal recognition from the South Carolina Senate.
    • The State’s acknowledgment is disseminated to Mr. Logan (copy of the resolution to be presented).
  • No changes to healthcare policy, gun-safety law, funding, or regulatory authority are proposed in this resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on May 6, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Karl Allen.
  • Nature: A concurrent or joint resolution typical for formal recognition, not a statute with enforceable provisions.
  • Effect: Creates an official record of recognition; does not create new duties or fiscal obligations for state agencies.

Overall assessment

  • This bill is a ceremonial resolution intended to honor a specific individual for professional service in healthcare and for efforts to promote gun safety. It serves to highlight community leadership and public health advocacy rather than to implement policy changes.

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

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