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S 1207

Reliable Sprinkler

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Alexander and 1 co-sponsor

South Carolina Senate Resolution publicly recognizes Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. for its manufacturing impact, community support, and contributions to the state.

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Bill Summary · S 1207

Summary of Bill S 1207 (Session: 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is a Senate Resolution recognizing and honoring Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. for its role as a manufacturing company that brings pride to South Carolina.
  • It serves to publicly acknowledge the company’s contributions rather than to enact statutory or regulatory changes.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognition: The resolution designates Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. as a notable South Carolina manufacturer.
  • Civic and economic contribution language: It highlights the company’s operations, global reach in fire protection products, and local economic impact (workforce of more than 900 in South Carolina).
  • Community engagement: It notes the company’s charitable giving and employee volunteerism with nonprofits, fire departments, and area schools.
  • Acknowledgment of excellence: It references the company’s products (fire sprinklers, valves, and special systems) and notes its competitive standing (e.g., Top Four finalist in the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance 2024 “Manufacturing Madness” contest).
  • Formal recognition: The resolution actions include presenting a copy of the resolution to the company president, Kevin T. Fee.

Who or what would be affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., its leadership, and its employees (as the subject of formal state recognition).
  • Public and civic beneficiaries: The recognition may reflect positively on the local economy and manufacturing sector in Pickens County and South Carolina broadly.
  • Government/public record: Adds to the official legislative record recognizing notable South Carolina manufacturers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Introduced and adopted on March 26, 2024.
  • Route: As a Senate Resolution, it functions as a formal expression of the Senate’s recognition and does not impose regulatory requirements, funding changes, or policy mandates.
  • Final action: The resolution includes a provision to deliver a copy of the resolution to the company president.

Notes

  • No changes to law or policy are proposed; the document is ceremonial and commemorative, aimed at honoring Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. for its contributions to the state and its community.

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

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