A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Nicole Foulks UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT as Midlands regional director of the south carolina department of social services, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER twenty-nine YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Nicole Foulks upon the occasion of her retirement from the South Carolina Department of Social Services; and

 

Whereas, Nicole earned her bachelor's degree from Benedict College and her Master of Social Work and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of South Carolina. She is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; and

 

Whereas, Nicole has served in many different roles within the Department of Social Services. In each role and with every task, she worked diligently and with intention; and

 

Whereas, in Nicole's role as Midlands Regional Director covered Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, McCormick, Richland, Saluda, and York Counties; and

 

Whereas, Nicole is a breast cancer survivor and shares her story to encourage and strengthen others; and

 

Whereas, Nicole believes that reading is knowledge and leads a book club. She also enjoys working in her yard and listening to the band New Edition; and

 

Whereas, Nicole has been married to Terrance Foulks for twenty-eight years. Together they have three young adult children, Taylor, Bradley, and Brooke; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Nicole has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Nicole Foulks upon the occasion of her retirement as Midlands Regional Director of the South Carolina Department of Social Services, commend her for her twenty-nine years of dedicated service, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Nicole Foulks.

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