A senate RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE DR. FAY SPROUSE, SUPERINTENDENT OF WARE SHOALS SCHOOL DISTRICT 51, ON HER RETIREMENT AFTER AN HONORED CAREER OF FORTY YEARS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION AND TO EXTEND BEST WISHES FOR MUCH FULFILLMENT AND JOY IN THE DAYS TO COME.

Whereas, after four decades of service in the field of education, most recently as superintendent of Ware Shoals School District 51, Dr. Fay Sprouse soon will begin a well-deserved retirement; and

Whereas, a lifelong resident of Ware Shoals and a graduate of Ware Shoals High School, Dr. Fay Sprouse earned her undergraduate degree at Erskine College. She taught at Ware Shoals Primary School for ten years and received her master's degree in administration and supervision from Furman University. After serving as principal at the primary school for six years, she began her tenure as district superintendent in 2001. Dr. Sprouse continued her education by completing her doctorate at Clemson University in 2009. For her constant service to the Ware Shoals community and beyond, she was presented with the 2019 Carol Burdette Leadership Award, which honors women who serve and lead across the Upstate of South Carolina, followed by the 2022 Distinguished Service Award from the Erskine College Alumni Association; and

Whereas, the Senate, grateful for the legacy of excellence Fay Sprouse has bestowed on this great State, extends best wishes 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 Dr. Fay Sprouse, superintendent of Ware Shoals School District 51, on her retirement after an honored career of forty years in the field of education and extend best wishes for much fulfillment and joy in the days to come.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Fay Sprouse.

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