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S. 1461
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators McConnell, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campbell, Campsen, Ceips, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Knotts, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Massey, Matthews, McGill, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, Thomas, Vaughn, Verdin and Williams
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Introduced in the Senate on June 25, 2008
Adopted by the Senate on June 25, 2008
Summary: Honorable James H. Ritchie, Jr.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6/25/2008 Senate Introduced and adopted
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TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE JAMES H. "JIM" RITCHIE, JR., FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF SENATE DISTRICT 13, GREENVILLE, SPARTANBURG, AND UNION COUNTIES, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, for eight years, the Honorable James H. "Jim" Ritchie, Jr., has with dedication and energy represented the citizens of District 13, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Union counties, in the Senate of this great State; and
Whereas, the son of James H. Ritchie and Barbara R. Pisapia, Senator Ritchie earned his bachelor's degree at West Virginia University, with further work at Georgetown University being followed by the completion of his law degree at Wake Forest University School of Law in 1986; and
Whereas, during his legislative service, Senator Ritchie, an attorney and active majority whip, has given his expertise most recently to five standing Senate committees: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Banking and Insurance, Judiciary, Medical Affairs, and Rules. In addition, he is past chairman and current vice chair of the Judicial Merit Selection Committee; and
Whereas, believing that a man should be fully involved in the life of his community and State, Jim Ritchie has rendered service to numerous worthy organizations. He serves on the board of directors of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville, Arts Partnership of Greater Spartanburg, Urban League of the Upstate, and Palmetto Conservation Foundation, as well as on the board of governors of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce. At his church, Trinity United Methodist, he is past chairman of the board of trustees; and
Whereas, his tireless labors have not gone unappreciated. Among other awards, he has been recognized as Maritime Association of the Port of Charleston's Legislator of the Year and South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Public Servant of the Year, and the South Carolina Chapter of the United States Green Building Council has honored him with its Leadership Award; and
Whereas, Jim Ritchie's senatorial colleagues wish to express their gratitude for his dedicated service to the people of District 13, as well as their sincere wishes for enjoyable challenges in the years ahead. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, commend the Honorable James H. "Jim" Ritchie, Jr., for his distinguished service on behalf of the citizens of Senate District 13, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Union counties, and wish him much success in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable James H. "Jim" Ritchie, Jr.
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