The bill, H. 5194, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring the police officers of Midlands Lodge #1 of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) as they celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. The resolution highlights the lodge's historical significance as the first active FOP lodge in South Carolina, formed by deputies of the Lexington County Sheriff's Department. It details the lodge's establishment in 1976, its incorporation, and the subsequent formation of a state lodge that united multiple local lodges in South Carolina.

The resolution expresses appreciation for the camaraderie and support that Midlands Lodge #1 has provided to its members over the past fifty years, acknowledging its status as the longest active lodge in the state. The House of Representatives congratulates the lodge on this milestone and resolves to present a copy of the resolution to Midlands Lodge #1.