S*1223 Resolution, By Shealy
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE TROOPER CHRISTOPHER M. FLITTER OF THE
 SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR RECEIVING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S
 DIRECTOR'S MEDAL OF VALOR AND TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC
 SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

   05/02/18  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 45)

TO CONGRATULATE TROOPER CHRISTOPHER M. FLITTER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR RECEIVING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY'S DIRECTOR'S MEDAL OF VALOR AND TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Trooper Christopher M. Flitter for receiving the Director's Medal of Valor for his courageous efforts in the line of duty; and

Whereas, on August 12, 2017, Trooper Christopher M. Flitter arrived on scene to help Trooper Stevi J. Price. A car that had been involved in a collision was beginning to burn, and the motorist involved was trapped inside her vehicle. The two troopers were able to free the trapped woman from her vehicle before it was fully engulfed in flames; and

Whereas, both Trooper Flitter and Trooper Price were recognized by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety for their heroic efforts in saving the motorist's life; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the dedication and commitment that Trooper Christopher M. Flitter has shown in his tireless efforts to protect and serve. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Trooper Christopher M. Flitter of the South Carolina Highway Patrol for receiving the Department of Public Safety's Director's Medal of Valor and honor and recognize his dedicated public service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Trooper Christopher M. Flitter.