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S. 1467
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators McConnell, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J. Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams
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Introduced in the Senate on June 1, 2006
Adopted by the Senate on June 1, 2006
Summary: Reverend Dr. George E. Meetze
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6/1/2006 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-2
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EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE FOR THE OVER FIFTY-SIX YEARS OF SERVICE BY BELOVED SENATE CHAPLAIN, THE REVEREND DR. GEORGE E. MEETZE, HONORING HIM WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS TITLE CHAPLAIN EMERITUS, AND WISH HIM WELL UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
Whereas, Reverend Dr. George Elias Meetze was born June 24, 1909 in Columbia, the son of Narvie Elias and Fannie Belle (Lietzsey) Meetze; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. Meetze graduated from the University of South Carolina, cum laude, in 1930; and
Whereas, he completed his pastoral training from N.Y. Theological Seminary in 1933 and from the Lutheran Southern Seminary in Columbia in 1934; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. Meetze has served as Chaplain of the South Carolina Senate continuously since his election on January 10, 1950; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. George E. Meetze married the late Margaret Allen on June 30, 1936. They celebrated 58 years of marriage before her death on March 9, 1994; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. Meetze is the proud father of two sons, George Allen and William Dagnall and the proud grandfather of four grandsons, Vic, Mike, Will, and George; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. Meetze is revered in the faith community as an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he was confirmed in 1921 at age 12; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. George E. Meetze is a dedicated servant of the Lord and his fellow man and is a true blessing to his church, the members and staff of the South Carolina Senate, and to the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Reverend Dr. Meetze is one of South Carolina's distinguished native sons and merits the recognition and grateful appreciation of the Senate, and citizens of South Carolina, which he has served so assiduously and conscientiously as chaplain and friend; and
Whereas, it is with great honor and appreciation that the Senate bestow upon Reverend Dr. Meetze the title of Chaplain Emeritus in recognition of his long and faithful service in the Senate; and
Whereas, he has honorably and faithfully served the State as Chaplain of the Senate, continually supporting the members of the Senate and their families by always being available for advice and counsel in times of need. Thus, it is with much gratitude and sadness that the Senate wishes him well upon his retirement. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, express their appreciation for the over fifty-six years of service as Chaplain of the Senate, honor him with the title Chaplain Emeritus, and wish him well upon his retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Chaplain Emeritus of the South Carolina Senate, the Reverend Dr. George E. Meetze.
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