A house RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE CANDACE "CANDI" SMITH ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY FOR THE C.M. TUCKER, JR., NURSING CARE CENTER IN COLUMBIA, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives has learned that Candace "Candi" Smith, director of pharmacy with the C.M. Tucker, Jr., Nursing Care Center in Columbia, will officially retire from her post on May 31, 2024, after a distinguished career of four decades as a pharmacist and leader for the Department of Mental Health; and

Whereas, in preparation for her life's work, the young Candi attended her beloved Clemson University before transferring to the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy to complete her degree in 1981; and

Whereas, in 1983, she took up her duties as a pharmacist at the C.M. Tucker, Jr., Nursing Care Center in Columbia, and she has served at the Tucker Center since that time. Over the years, Mrs. Smith has been recognized for improving the health and welfare of the residents under her care; and

Whereas, Candi Smith finds strength in the firm support of her family: her husband (also her high school sweetheart), Stanley Smith; her four delightful children, all of whom attended Dutch Fork High School and Clemson University; and her five charming grandchildren, all boys; and

Whereas, this woman of faith serves the Lord as a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo and is active in the church's women's ministry; and

Whereas, a true Southern lady and an excellent cook, Candi is famous for her chocolate chip cookies, some of the best you'll ever try; and

Whereas, the House hopes that during her well-earned retirement Candi Smith will find herself often indulging in the travel she has been looking forward to. Understanding that she has already booked trips to Germany and the Canadian Rockies, the members extend a warm bon voyage to her, along with good wishes for many further travel adventures to come; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives is grateful for the legacy of consistent excellence and commitment Candi Smith has bestowed on the people of South Carolina, particularly those whom she has served at C.M. Tucker. Taking great pleasure in wishing her all the best as she enters retirement, the members trust she will find much enjoyment in the more leisurely pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Candace "Candi" Smith on the occasion of her retirement as director of pharmacy for the C.M. Tucker, Jr., Nursing Care Center in Columbia, extend deep appreciation for her many years of outstanding service, and offer best wishes for a satisfying and rewarding retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Candace "Candi" Smith.

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