Bill Text: SC S0883 | 2015-2016 | 121st General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Leora McCarty
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2015-06-16 - Introduced and adopted [S0883 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2015-S0883-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE LEORA MCCARTY OF COLUMBIA, SUPERVISOR OF RECORDS FOR THE RICHLAND COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS & VOTER REGISTRATION, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER MANY YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, AND TO OFFER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.
Whereas, since 2006, Leora McCarty has carried out her duties with the Richland County Department of Elections & Voter Registration with excellence, her present position being supervisor of records. On June 30, 2015, Mrs. McCarty will retire from the post she has graced with wisdom, kindness, and solid skill; and
Whereas, in preparation for her career, this Saluda native graduated from the public school system of Saluda County, followed by further education at Columbia Junior College and Midlands Technical College; and
Whereas, in 2006, Leora McCarty inaugurated her career with the Richland County Elections & Voter Registration Office as a member of its Board of Voter Registration. In 2011, after the merging of the offices, Mrs. McCarty became the department's supervisor of records. Under her leadership, the department digitalized all voter-registration records and files dating back to 1967; and
Whereas, away from the office, Mrs. McCarty enjoys reading, sewing, gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with her family and friends; and
Whereas, she finds strength for her labors in the strong support of her family: her husband of forty-three years, Charles W. McCarty; their three grown children, Msiba Robinson, SiSi lrvin, and Charles McCarty; and their many delightful grandchildren; and
Whereas, grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and fine service Leora McCarty has bestowed on the people of South Carolina, the Senate takes great pleasure in wishing her all the best as she enters retirement. The members trust she 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 Leora McCarty of Columbia, supervisor of records for the Richland County Department of Elections & Voter Registration, on the occasion of her retirement, extend deep appreciation for her many years of outstanding public service to the citizens of Richland County, and offer best wishes for a satisfying and rewarding retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Leora McCarty.
