A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF MARTIN O'CONNOR, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE CHARTER INSTITUTE OF ERSKINE, AND TO WISH HIM A FUTURE BLESSED WITH GOOD HEALTH AND MUCH JOY.

Whereas, Martin O'Connor, a member of the board of the Charter Institute at Erskine joined the board of the Charter Institute at Erskine in 2017, in support of his lifelong commitment to public education and dedicated six years of service to the charter school community and to this great State; and

Whereas, Martin O'Connor has been a resident of Taylors since 1984, a member of Greenville First Assembly since 1987, and a Sunday School teacher for more than thirty years; and

Whereas, Martin O'Connor held executive roles with multiple automotive supplier companies, including Michelin, Zeuna Staerker USA, and TRIGO/Lumbee Enterprises, that helped to build the Upstate's world-class automotive supplier community and serve as an economic engine for the region; and

Whereas, Martin O'Connor's involvement in the automotive supplier community included membership in the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance as a member of its Committee for Economic Development and Tax Incentives; and

Whereas, Martin O'Connor was also a recipient of the Governor's Award as a South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development for Union County in 2010; and

Whereas, Martin O'Connor actively supports start-ups and small businesses across the Upstate through business consulting and coaching to help companies thrive and grow; and

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Sharon, of forty-five years, he reared four children, Heather, Jonathon, Selina, and Josh, and they have blessed him with twelve grandchildren; and

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and excellence Martin O'Connor has bestowed on the Charter Institute at Erskine and the Palmetto State, and the members wish him many years of enjoyment in a well-deserved retirement from the Board of Directors. Now, therefore,

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

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express deep appreciation for the dedicated public service of Martin O'Connor, member of the board of the Charter Institute at Erskine, and wish him a future blessed with good health and much joy.

Be it further resolved that the copy of this resolution be presented to Martin O'Connor.

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