S*1117 Resolution, By Leatherman, Drummond, McGill, Alexander, Anderson, Bauer, 
Branton, Courson, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, 
Hayes, Holland, Hutto, Jackson, Kuhn, Land, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, 
McConnell, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Ravenel, 
Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, J.V. Smith, Thomas, 
Verdin and Waldrep
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE
 TO BRUCE FRANKLIN DUKE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE
 WHILE SERVING AS SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST FOR THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

   03/13/02  Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-2

TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE TO BRUCE FRANKLIN DUKE FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE WHILE SERVING AS SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST FOR THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE.

Whereas, Bruce Franklin Duke began his service with the Senate Finance Committee in June 1998, having previously served the General Assembly by working for the State Reorganization Commission from January 1995 to June 1998; and

Whereas, Bruce began his career in state government somewhat late in life after having spent many years in the private sector performing a variety of jobs ranging from manual laborer as a grave digger, reputed to be his favorite job, and concrete finisher to toxicological research assistant; and

Whereas, he received the Eagle Scout award as a teenager, and after graduating from Lower Richland High School, where he was an All-state football player, he attended the University of South Carolina where he played football and was recognized as the outstanding defensive back in 1976; and

Whereas, Bruce then served his country as a United States Marine between the years of 1974 and 1977; and

Whereas, he attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a masters degree in political science in 1991; and

Whereas, his love of animals in general and English bulldogs in particular proves beyond doubt that, despite his toughness and tendency to blunt talk, Bruce has a heart of gold and is a loyal and supportive friend to many people, including all of his coworkers in the Senate Finance Committee; and

Whereas, Bruce's love of the political arena and history, in conjunction with his intelligence and insight, have made him a valuable asset to all members of the Senate who know full well that Bruce's no nonsense approach to problem solving means he can be relied upon absolutely; and

Whereas, he is the steadfast type of coworker, friend, and employee you definitely want by your side whether the situation involves a spat between governmental agencies or a terrorist attack; and

Whereas, he has been lured away from the General Assembly by another public entity; and

Whereas, he will be sorely missed not only for his competency as a legislative analyst but also for his Limbaughisque commentary at staff meetings; and

Whereas, he has enjoyed the loving assistance and supervision of his wife, Patty, for many years; and

Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the South Carolina Senate to pause in their deliberations so that they might collectively express their high regard for this capable man and good friend. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, express their sincere appreciation and friendship to Bruce Franklin Duke for his dedicated service to the Senate as a senior research analyst for the Senate Finance Committee and wish him well in his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Bruce Franklin Duke.