A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ED CARTER, BATTALION CHIEF OF THE CITY OF GREENWOOD FIRE DEPARTMENT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate has learned that Ed Carter began a well-deserved retirement on Monday, December 26, 2022, after thirty-four years with the City of Greenwood Fire Department, the last of which have been as the highly regarded battalion chief; and

Whereas, before joining the City of Greenwood Fire Department as an employee, Chief Carter served as a volunteer. He began his career as a tailboard firefighter, although he never rode tailboard. He moved through the ranks from driver to engineer to lieutenant captain and finally to battalion chief; and

Whereas, the firefighters under his command greatly admire his character and work ethic. In difficult situations he led them with his calm, collected demeanor and trusted them to do what they were trained to do. They will especially miss the fancy meals he prepared for them and his famous one-liners; and

Whereas, grateful for his years of distinguished service to the City of Greenwood Fire Department, the Senate takes pleasure in extending best wishes to Ed Carter as he transitions to a richly deserved retirement and the unhurried pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Ed Carter, Battalion Chief of the City of Greenwood Fire Department, upon the occasion of his retirement after thirty-four years of dedicated service, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Battalion Chief Ed Carter.

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