The bill, H. 4905, is a House Resolution that honors and congratulates Lieutenant Joshua Yates for his graduation from the FBI National Academy on December 11, 2025. The resolution acknowledges the significance of the FBI National Academy, which has been in operation since 1935, and its role in enhancing law enforcement standards and leadership. It highlights the rigorous admission criteria for the program, which is designed for law enforcement officers of lieutenant rank or higher, and emphasizes the importance of developing innovative and data-driven policing practices.

In addition to recognizing Lieutenant Yates' recent achievement, the resolution commends his over seventeen years of service with the York County Sheriff's Office, where he has held the position of property crimes lieutenant in the Criminal Investigation Division. The resolution also notes his previous accolades, including the Respect for Law program award from the Rock Hill Optimist Club in 2023 and his completion of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Trilogy Program in April 2024. The South Carolina House of Representatives expresses gratitude for his dedication to law enforcement and his community through this resolution.