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Honors William Beard of Dorchester County on his 80th birthday (May 25, 2025), born May 25, 1945

Recognizes his 25 years of honorable service in the United States Navy, retiring as Master Chief, including being among the first advisors sent to Vietnam and serving in Special Operations

Notes his military awards including expeditionary medals, meritorious commendation awards for combat in Vietnam, Navy achievement medals, and combat action ribbons

Acknowledges his post-military work at the Navy Shipyard in North Charleston, where he was medically retired after saving a colleague from a falling submarine ladder, resulting in weeks in a coma

Directs a copy of the resolution be presented to William Beard