A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE Mrs. betty Corley UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Mrs. Betty Corley upon the occasion of her retirement from the South Carolina Senate; and

Whereas, Mrs. Betty is the mother of five children, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; and

Whereas, Mrs. Betty began her career working with Kneecel's Carolina Cleaning Company in 1998. In 2005, her granddaughter was born, and Mrs. Betty took time away from work to become her caregiver; and

Whereas, in 2006, Mrs. Betty returned to work and began working at the Blatt Building. After working there for about a month, she was transferred to the South Carolina State House. She was soon offered a job working for the South Carolina Senate under the Honorable Jim Melton, who was serving as Sergeant at Arms; and

Whereas, Mrs. Betty continued to raise her granddaughter, Aniya, and work for the Senate. Aniya is now a freshman at Benedict College majoring in Art; and

Whereas, in 2018, Mrs. Betty was recognized for ten years of service to the South Carolina Senate. In 2021, she was diagnosed with peripheral artery disease and subsequently retired; and

Whereas, Mrs. Betty thoroughly enjoyed her experience working with the staff and members of the South Carolina Senate. She cherishes pictures and memories of her work, including a photo with Coach Dawn Staley and the University of South Carolina Women's basketball team; and

Whereas, devout Christians, Mrs. Betty and her granddaughter are members of Second Nazareth Baptist Church; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the passion and dedication that Mrs. Betty 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 Mrs. Betty Corley upon the occasion of her retirement, commend her for her many years of dedicated service, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mrs. Betty Corley.

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