TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR CARYL GAYLE, MANAGER OF THE CHAPIN AND IRMO OFFICES OF RUSSELL & JEFFCOAT REAL ESTATE, INC., UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, a native of Columbia, Caryl Gayle has served as the broker in charge for the Chapin and Irmo offices of Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate, Inc., for more than twenty years; and

Whereas, she was first licensed as a real estate broker in 1978, beginning her real estate career with Bob Capes Realtors and specializing in properties in the Lake Murray, Chapin, and Irmo areas; and

Whereas, during her outstanding career spanning thirty-six years, Ms. Gayle has trained and mentored many of the Midlands top agents, who greatly benefitted from her high ethical and professional standards; and

Whereas, a graduate of Leadership Lexington County, she serves as a member of the board of directors of the Irmo Chamber of Commerce and a member of Columbia Action Council; and

Whereas, Caryl Gayle is active in School District 5, which serves Lexington and Richland counties; and

Whereas, she has been honored as a recipient of the prestigious Regal Award and is a life member of the Circle of Excellence; and

Whereas, Ms. Gayle plans to continue her career in real estate as a representative for buyers and sellers in their desire to purchase or sell property and as a consultant to the president and chief executive officer of Russell & Jeffcoat; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciate the years of devotion that Caryl Gayle has given to Russell & Jeffcoat and look to hear of her achievements in the years ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Caryl Gayle, manager of the Chapin and Irmo offices of Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate, Inc., upon the occasion of her retirement after twenty years of dedicated service, and wish her continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Caryl Gayle.