The bill, S. 259, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to honor Master Trooper John Wayne Valdario Sr. for his remarkable fifty-five years of dedicated service to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The resolution highlights Valdario's journey from his childhood aspiration of becoming a police officer to his enlistment in the United States Air Force and subsequent career in law enforcement, which began in 1970 with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. It also notes his significant achievements, including his promotion to Major and Commander of the State Transport Police and receiving his eleventh star from the Colonel of the Highway Patrol in January 2025.
The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for Valdario's commitment to serving the people of South Carolina and extends best wishes for his future happiness and fulfillment. It concludes with a provision for a copy of the resolution to be presented to him, recognizing his contributions to public safety and law enforcement in the state.