Bill Text: SC S0301 | 2019-2020 | 123rd General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina Senate Resolution 301 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Dr. Daniel R. Varat

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-08 - Introduced and adopted [S0301 Detail]

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE DR. DANIEL R. VARAT AND TO EXPRESS PROFOUND APPRECIATION FOR HIS DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE SENATE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Dr. Daniel R. Varat as he embarks on a new chapter in his life, to follow a distinguished tenure as a public employee; and

Whereas, Dr. Varat began his career with the State as the Research Director for the Senate Transportation Committee and the Senate Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee, during Senator Ryberg's tenure as Chairman of those two committees; and

Whereas, Dr. Varat has achieved a number of significant accomplishments throughout his career and has played an invaluable role in legislative efforts to reform state agencies, notably the Department of Transportation in 2007 and the Department of Employment and Workforce in 2010; and

Whereas, after leaving employment with the South Carolina Senate, Dr. Varat worked at the South Carolina Retirement Investment Commission, where he played a valuable role in restructuring the commission; and

Whereas, since 2017, Dr. Varat has served as the Chief of Staff for Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant, and in this position, he has proven to be an invaluable resource; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the tireless diligence and commitment that Dr. Daniel R. Varat has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. The members take immense pleasure in wishing him all the best in his future endeavors. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor and recognize Dr. Daniel R. Varat and express profound appreciation for his devoted service to the Senate and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Daniel R. Varat.