H*4887 Session 125 (2023-2024) H 4887 Concurrent Resolution, By Lowe, Alexander, Jordan, Kirby, Williams, Anderson, Atkinson
A concurrent RESOLUTION
TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Deputy Corporal Earl "Tommy" Rauch OF THE Florence COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE IN THE FACE OF DANGER WHILE IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION 2023 MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD.
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is pleased to learn that Deputy Corporal Earl "Tommy" Rauch will be awarded the esteemed South Carolina Sheriffs' Association 2023 Medal of Valor Award during the association's Medal of Valor Ceremony on Thursday, January 25, 2024; and
Whereas, the Medal of
Valor Award is presented to a deputy sheriff who performs actions above and
beyond the call of duty; exhibits exceptional courage, extraordinary
decisiveness, and presence of mind; or acts with unusual swiftness, regardless
of his or her personal safety, in an
Whereas, nominations made by the sheriff are presented to a standing committee of sheriffs who evaluate the nominations, and recipients are invited to the Medal of Valor Ceremony where they are presented with the medal; and
Whereas, on May 3, 2023, Corporal Tommy Rauch was assigned to the Criminal Enforcement Unit which patrols the major roadways and interstate highways in Florence County. Corporal Rauch was stationary on I-95 when he observed a grey Dodge Charger commit a moving violation; and
Whereas, when Corporal Rauch
Whereas, Corporal Rauch
Whereas, as he followed the suspect into the mall, the suspect pulled the handgun out of his pocket and pointed it at Corporal Rauch who then transitioned from Taser to handgun, but due to the nearby presence of innocent civilians, he knew that the use of deadly force, which was legally justified, in this environment would pose a great danger to the public. Corporal Rauch then transitioned back to the Taser, which was successfully deployed, and the suspect was apprehended; and
Whereas, other deputies
arrived at the scene and secured the suspect's handgun, but the suspect broke
away from Corporal Rauch and
Whereas, Corporal Rauch demonstrated an amazing awareness of the danger the suspect posed to the innocent public and himself, and he displayed exceptional bravery and valor in pursuit of the suspect. The South Carolina General Assembly is honored to recognize the heroism and determination of law enforcement officers and first responders like Tommy Rauch who protect and defend our citizens, putting the safety of others above their own personal safety. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor Deputy Corporal Earl "Tommy" Rauch of the Florence County Sheriff's Office for exceptional courage in the face of danger while in the line of duty and congratulate him upon receiving the South Carolina Sheriffs' Association 2023 Medal of Valor Award.
Be it further resolved that the copy of this resolution be presented to Deputy Corporal Earl "Tommy" Rauch. ----XX--- This web page was last updated on January 18, 2024 at 10:46 AM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |