S*1470 Concurrent Resolution, By Lourie, Alexander, Anderson, Bright, Bryant, 
Campbell, Campsen, Cleary, Coleman, Courson, Cromer, Davis, Elliott, Fair, Ford, 
Grooms, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Malloy, 
L. Martin, S. Martin, Massey, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mulvaney, Nicholson, 
O'Dell, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Rose, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, 
Shoopman, Thomas, Verdin and Williams
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR W. BARNEY GIESE, SOLICITOR FOR
 THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH
 HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   05/20/10  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-6
   05/25/10  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-9

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR W. BARNEY GIESE, SOLICITOR FOR THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the General Assembly learned with regret that Fifth Circuit Solicitor W. Barney Giese will retire at the end of this year from his post where he has served the citizens of South Carolina with distinction for sixteen years; and

Whereas, Barney Giese earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina in 1978 and received his juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1981; and

Whereas, before his graduation from law school, Mr. Giese began his career with the Fifth Circuit as a law clerk, and upon completion of his degree, he was appointed as an assistant solicitor; and

Whereas, in 1985, he was appointed as deputy solicitor for James C. Anders and was re-appointed in 1991 by Solicitor Richard Harpootlian; and

Whereas, he entered into private practice in 1993 and was first elected solicitor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit in 1994 and was reelected in 1998, 2002, and 2006; and

Whereas, during his tenure as solicitor he was a passionate advocate for crime victims and a vigilant protector of the public and also served the legal community as President of the South Carolina Solicitor's Association; and

Whereas, he and his lovely wife, Charlotte Ann, have reared three fine children; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly are grateful for thirty years of distinguished service that W. Barney Giese has given to the Fifth Judicial Circuit and are pleased to learn that he will be enjoying a much deserved retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor W. Barney Giese, solicitor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, upon the occasion of his retirement, and wish him continued success in all his future endeavors

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to W. Barney Giese.