A senate RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. for being a manufacturing company that brings great pride to the State of South Carolina.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. for being a manufacturing company that brings great pride to the State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. is a manufacturer located in Pickens County and has been in operation in South Carolina since 2007; and

Whereas, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. is a global manufacturer and distributor of fire protection products, including the automatic fire sprinklers; and

Whereas, the company's automatic fire sprinklers are used throughout the world and have been installed in more than one hundred countries; and

Whereas, a civic leader, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc.'s incredibly skilled and talented workforce of more than nine hundred South Carolinians manufacture the highest quality and most innovative fire sprinklers, valves, and special systems; and

Whereas, over the years, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. has given back to its local community through charitable giving and employee volunteerism with nonprofit organizations, fire departments, and area schools; and

Whereas, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. represents the hallmarks of the American spirit where hard work, innovation, and a commitment to excellence never waiver; and

Whereas, there are more than six thousand manufacturing facilities in South Carolina that make a myriad of world-class products. Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. was nominated and advanced to the Top Four round in the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance's 2024 Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in SC contest out of one hundred sixty-six products; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. 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, recognize and honor Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. for being a manufacturing company that brings great pride to the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the president of Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc., Kevin T. Fee.

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