Senator Wes Hayes

MEET WES HAYES

As a West Point graduate, former Army Ranger and member of the 82nd Airborne, and current National Guardsman, Wes Hayes knows know the importance of honesty, integrity, and discipline.

That’s why his Senate colleagues appointed him Chairman of the Ethics Committee. It’s his job in the State Senate to help prevent corruption and guarantee public accountability.

Senator Hayes is a practicing attorney and acquired his law degree from the University of South Carolina Law School. He represents York County in the State Senate.

WES HAYES FUN FACTS

Legislative Goals:
Improve education in S.C., toughen DUI Laws, block video poker from coming back, improve workers comp laws, and toughen ethics laws

Hobbies:
Walking, boating, reading, attending sporting events

Favorite Movies:
Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, To Kill a Mocking Bird, High Noon, Sgt. York, Brave Heart, Ben Hur

Favorite Books:
To Kill a Mockingbird, Winds of War, Killer Angels

Favorite TV Channels:
ESPN, History Channel, Military Channel

Favorite Quotes:
“Duty is the most sublime word in the English language. You can do no more, you should wish to do no less.” -Robert E. Lee

Favorite Sport & Team:
Football, University of South Carolina and Army

Other Fun Facts:
Served in 82nd Airborne Division for 5 years and made 66 jumps.

CONTACT SENATOR HAYES

In the district:
1486 Cureton Dr.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
(803) 324-2400

At the Statehouse:
205 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia, SC 29202
(803) 212-6410

By email:
set@scsenate.org