A house RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor the service of transit employees and the benefit they provide for all citizens in the palmetto State and to declare March 18, 2024, National Transit Employee Appreciation Day in south Carolina.

 

Whereas, bus and train operators provide safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation to residents across South Carolina who rely on transit to get to work, school, and other destinations safely and on time; and

 

Whereas, bus and train operators perform admirably, meeting challenging weather and traffic conditions, in order to provide safe, affordable transit to and from places of employment and travel to distant destinations; and

 

Whereas, bus and train operators demonstrate patience, empathy, humor, and understanding to create welcoming and inclusive environments on board their vehicles; and

 

Whereas, bus and train operators support South Carolina's growth and prosperity, allowing commerce to move freely on roads, expanding access to jobs and educational opportunities, and providing transportation to visitors from around the world; and

 

Whereas, bus and train operators across South Carolina merit appreciation and respect for their public service on National Transit Employee Appreciation Day and throughout the year; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the services transit employees provide throughout our State and the manner in which they provide that meaningful service. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the service of transit employees and the benefit they provide for all citizens in the Palmetto State and declare March 18, 2024, National Transit Employee Appreciation Day in South Carolina.

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