A house RESOLUTION

TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JASON ELLIOTT FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 22 IN GREENVILLE COUNTY AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, for eight years and with great integrity, the Honorable Jason Elliott has represented the citizens of Greenville County's District 22 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and

Whereas, born on July 1, 1970, this native and current resident of Greenville is the son of Darry Elliott and Donna E. Davenport and the proud father of Barnes Elliott; and

Whereas, in preparation for his life's work, the young Jason earned his bachelor's degree at Clemson University (1993), followed three years later by his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina; and

Whereas, before being elected to guard the freedom and safety of his fellow citizens, Jason Elliott served as assistant solicitor for the Tenth Judicial Circuit (1996-1999) and district director for U.S. Representative Jim DeMint (1999-2003); and

Whereas, Representative Elliott believes strongly in personal involvement with his community, and his convictions have led him to serve that community in several capacities. These include service in the Rotary Club of Greenville (1999-present; president, 2008), Greenville Tech Charter High School (board member, 2002-2006; chairman, 2005-2006), Greenville County Legislative Delegation Transportation Committee (2011-2016), and Triune Mercy Center; and

Whereas, in 2016, Jason Elliott was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, where he proved his value as a member of various committees, most recently the Judiciary Committee. Over the course of his legislative years in the House, he focused on fixing critical infrastructure and ensuring that Greenville County got its fair share of state funds for road improvements; and

Whereas, Jason Elliott's colleagues in the House of Representatives thank him for his dedicated service to the people of District 22 and extend heartiest wishes for all the best life has to offer in the coming years. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Jason Elliott for his eight years of committed service to the citizens of House District 22 in Greenville County and wish him success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Jason Elliott.

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