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Committee approves bill to designate June 1 as Gold Shield Day
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to report a bill that would amend the state code to designate June 1 as 'Gold Shield Day' to honor first responders who died in the line of duty.
The Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee voted unanimously to advance a bill that would amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to designate June 1 of each year as Gold Shield Day, honoring first responders killed in the line of duty and the sacrifices of surviving families.
Representative Beach expressed support and urged prompt action to move the bill before the end of the legislative session; the committee completed a roll call and the clerk announced the measure was favorably reported.
