The bill, S. 403, is a Senate Resolution that congratulates American Honda Motor Co., Inc. South Carolina Manufacturing for winning the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina contest. The resolution highlights the achievement of Honda's side-by-side power sports vehicle, the Honda Talon, which garnered the most votes in a public contest organized by the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance. The Honda Talon 1000R-4 Fox Live Valve, produced at the Timmonsville facility, was recognized for its superior off-road performance and comfort, contributing to Honda's reputation as a leader in innovation within the manufacturing sector.
The resolution acknowledges Honda's long-standing presence in South Carolina since 1998, where it has produced over three million power sports products and employs approximately one thousand associates. The South Carolina Senate expresses its gratitude for Honda's contributions to the state's manufacturing landscape and innovation. The resolution concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to the president and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and the leadership of its South Carolina Manufacturing facility.