Bill Text: SC S0347 | 2015-2016 | 121st General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Charles McFadden
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 28-18)
Status: (Passed) 2015-01-15 - Introduced and adopted [S0347 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2015-S0347-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE CHARLES MCFADDEN, FORMER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SCANA CORPORATION, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the South Carolina Senate has learned that Charles McFadden, former senior vice president of governmental affairs and economic development of SCANA Corporation, retired on October 1, 2014, from a distinguished career at that institution spanning four and a half decades, the past eleven years in the position from which he retired; and
Whereas, in preparation for his life's work, Fort Mill native Charles McFadden earned his bachelor's degree in banking and finance from the University of South Carolina in 1968; and
Whereas, having joined SCE&G in 1969, Charles McFadden throughout his tenure held a variety of positions within SCE&G, including vice president of human resources and corporate communications, vice president of customer relations for the Southern Division, vice president of customer service, and vice president of electric service; and
Whereas, he also held positions within SCANA, including vice president of strategic planning and corporate services. In 1997, he became vice president of governmental affairs and economic development for SCANA Corporation and was appointed senior vice president of governmental affairs and economic development six years later. In this latter role, he was responsible for economic-development activities and for developing and maintaining strong relationships with all levels of government, as well as with certain regulatory agencies; and
Whereas, during his most recent years with SCANA, Charles McFadden served on the South Carolina State Chamber of Commerce Legislative Agenda Task Force and PAC Committee and was a board member of the Palmetto Agribusiness Council, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Good to Great Board, and the South Carolina Senate Economic Development Advisory Committee; and
Whereas, at home, he and his wife of forty-six years, Paula, enjoy living on Lake Murray. They are the proud parents of two children, Chuck and Barbara, and the delighted grandparents of three grandsons; and
Whereas, the Senate, grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and excellence Charles McFadden has bestowed on this great State, takes great pleasure in wishing him well as he enters retirement and trusts he will find much enjoyment in the more leisurely pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Charles McFadden, former senior vice president of governmental affairs and economic development of SCANA Corporation, upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Charles McFadden.
