S*0879 Resolution, By Cromer
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR LEE ANN LAWRENCE UPON THE
 OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS HELP DESK SERVICES MANAGER FOR THE LEGISLATIVE
 SERVICES AGENCY, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF
 EXEMPLARY AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO
 OFFER HER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.

   01/10/18  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 3)

TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR LEE ANN LAWRENCE UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS HELP DESK SERVICES MANAGER FOR THE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY, TO EXTEND DEEP APPRECIATION FOR HER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY AND DEVOTED SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO OFFER HER BEST WISHES FOR A SATISFYING AND REWARDING RETIREMENT.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate recognize the outstanding public service that Lee Ann Lawrence, their friend and colleague, has rendered to the body upon the occasion of her retirement on December 31, 2017; and

Whereas, born to Lee and Polly Pearson, Lee Ann earned a degree in finance at the University of South Carolina in Columbia; and

Whereas, prior to her service with the General Assembly, Lee Ann served as Assistant Clerk in the Richland County Family Court and as Assistant Clerk in the Richland County Clerk of Court's Office. In January 1994, she began working part-time in the former Legislative Printing and Information Technology Resources, becoming a full-time employee in August 1995; and

Whereas, during her service with the General Assembly, she answered service calls, conducted training, and managed personnel and computer systems, setting high standards of integrity and proficiency in all areas; and

Whereas, over the years, Lee Ann provided invaluable support to members, their staff, and her colleagues, who sometimes knew her as the "computer lady." She always greeted members and staff with a warm smile and an enthusiastic willingness to assist with all computer problems; and

Whereas, in their free time, Lee Ann and her husband, Dave, enjoy traveling and visiting Lee Ann's stepsons, Dustin and Devin. After her retirement, Lee Ann plans to continue serving her church, Chapin United Methodist, through mission trips, participation in small groups, and ushering; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the passion and diligence that Lee Ann Lawrence has shown in serving the State of South Carolina. Her many friends in this body take great pleasure in wishing her all the best as she enters retirement, and the members trust she will find much enjoyment and fulfilment in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate and honor Lee Ann Lawrence upon the occasion of her retirement as Help Desk Services Manager for the Legislative Services Agency, extend deep appreciation for her twenty-five years of exemplary and devoted service to the South Carolina General Assembly, and offer her best wishes for a satisfying and rewarding retirement.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Lee Ann Lawrence.