TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR NICHOLAS JULIANO III UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER OVER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE MURRELLS INLET-GARDEN CITY FIRE DISTRICT AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives have learned that Nicholas Juliano III will begin a well-deserved retirement after over twenty-five years as a premier firefighter with Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District (MIGC Fire District); and

Whereas, born in Chester on April 13, 1960, Nicholas Juliano III, affectionately known as Nick, is the son of Edna Juliano and Nicholas Juliano. He grew up with one sister Theresa "Tootie" Juliano; and

Whereas, Nick and his beloved wife Julia Juliano have been married for twenty-nine years and have two cherished sons, Nicholas Juliano IV and Anthony Juliano; and

Whereas, a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Nick is also a part of the church's Knights of Columbus Chapter; and

Whereas, when he was thirteen, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and went on to join the Chester Fire Department Explorer Post, where he volunteered for four years, beginning his firefighting career; and

Whereas, after he graduated from Chester High School, he went on to attend Winthrop University and earned a degree in Political Science; and

Whereas, upon finishing college, he moved to Garden City Beach, where he began a plumbing business. He has been a plumber for over twenty-five years and runs the successful business Plumb Crazy; and

Whereas, in addition to plumbing, Nick began volunteering at Murrells Inlet Fire Rescue in 1991 and by 1992, became a full-time member. During his more than twenty-five years working with the MIGC Fire District, Nick earned firefighter of the year four times and achieved the rank of Captain. He has made many friends and cherished memories throughout his service; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the years of dedication that Nick has devoted to the safety of the people of Murrells Inlet and Garden City Beach and wish him many years of enjoyment in his well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Nicholas Juliano III upon the occasion of his retirement after over twenty-five years of exemplary service to the Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Nicholas Juliano III.