TO CONGRATULATE Mr. Dennis
Edwards
UPON THE OCCASION
OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS forty-three YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Mr. Dennis
Edwards
upon the
occasion of his retirement from the Department of the Navy on June 30, 2023;
and
Whereas, Mr.
Edwards
began his career with the Navy in 1980 as a Builder in the Seabees. He served
in numerous commands and positions in Construction Battalion Unit 412 and Naval
Mobile Construction Battalion 1 for three deployments, and at Camp David; and
Whereas, in 1989, Mr.
Edwards
achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, and, in 1992, he was selected
a Civil Engineer Corps Limited Duty Officer. He also served as Assistant
Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in Panama City, Florida; Seabee
Training Officer for the 20th Naval Construction Regiment; Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion 74 for two deployments; and Officer in Charge with the Construction
Equipment Office, among other accomplishments; and
Whereas, over the
years, Mr.
Edwards
' contributions to the Navy reflect exceptional
professionalism, dedication, and commitment to excellence; and
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Mr.
Edwards
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 Mr. Dennis
Edwards
upon the occasion of his retirement, commend
him for his forty-three years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness
and fulfillment in the years ahead.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Dennis
Edwards.
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