A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Mr. Dennis Edwards UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS forty-three YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Mr. Dennis Edwards upon the occasion of his retirement from the Department of the Navy on June 30, 2023; and

Whereas, Mr. Edwards began his career with the Navy in 1980 as a Builder in the Seabees. He served in numerous commands and positions in Construction Battalion Unit 412 and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 for three deployments, and at Camp David; and

Whereas, in 1989, Mr. Edwards achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and, in 1992, he was selected a Civil Engineer Corps Limited Duty Officer. He also served as Assistant Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in Panama City, Florida; Seabee Training Officer for the 20th Naval Construction Regiment; Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 for two deployments; and Officer in Charge with the Construction Equipment Office, among other accomplishments; and

Whereas, over the years, Mr. Edwards' contributions to the Navy reflect exceptional professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Mr. Edwards has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Mr. Dennis Edwards upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his forty-three years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Dennis Edwards.

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