Bill Text: SC S1400 | 2021-2022 | 124th General Assembly | Introduced

South Carolina Senate Resolution 1400 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Camille Furgiuele

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-11-09 - Introduced and adopted [S1400 Detail]

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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE COUNCILMEMBER CAMILLE FURGIUELE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS AIKEN COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER EIGHT YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO AIKEN COUNTY, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Councilmember Camille Furgiuele upon the occasion of her retirement from the Aiken County Council on December 31, 2022; and

Whereas, Councilmember Furgiuele is an alumna of Rutgers University in New Jersey; and

Whereas, Councilmember Furgiuele has served in many professional capacities, including as Town Manager of the town of Newton; co-owner and vice president of Professional Government Educators, Inc., where she frequently presented seminars to government officials on topics such as budgeting, cash and debt management, emergency management, leadership, and other such vital topics; and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stepping Stones in New Ellenton, where she engages with at-risk young women and young men to promote self-esteem and self-empowerment; and

Whereas, in her two terms as councilmember, Councilmember Furgiuele has worked to bring better financial reporting to the Aiken County Council, enhanced the budget to allow for better service to citizens, and improved salaries for Aiken County employees, all without the need for any increase in property taxes; and

Whereas, during her service as councilmember, Councilmember Furgiuele also spearheaded the Whiskey Road project, working with the County to bring the State and cities of Aiken and New Ellenton together; and

Whereas, Councilmember Furgiuele has served on the Aiken County Planning Board, the Citizen's Advisory Board, and the County Transportation Committee. She has also served as Vice-President of the Board of Directors of the Aiken Symphony Orchestra; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, Councilmember Furgiuele serves as a Eucharistic minister at St. Mary's Help of Christian Church in Aiken; and

Whereas, Councilmember Furgiuele's beloved husband, Richard, passed away in 2014. She has two children, Mike and Cathy, and four grandchildren; and

Whereas, Councilmember Furgiuele has served the people of Aiken County with determination and dedication. The members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that she 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 Councilmember Furgiuele upon the occasion of her retirement as Aiken County councilmember, commend her for her eight years of dedicated service to Aiken County, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Councilmember Camille Furgiuele.