H*5176 Resolution, By Wilkins, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Barfield, 
Barrett, Battle, Bauer, J.M. Baxley, Beck, Boan, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, 
H. Brown, J. Brown, T. Brown, A.W. Byrd, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Cave, 
Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, Cotty, J.L.M. Cromer, Dantzler, 
Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, J.G. Felder, Fleming, Gamble, 
Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, Haskins, Hawkins, 
J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Howard, Inabinett, Jennings, B.L. Jordan, Keegan, 
Kelley, Kennedy, M.H. Kinon, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, Lanford, Law, Leach, 
Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Mack, Maddox, Martin, Mason, 
J.G. McAbee, McCraw, McGee, McKay, W. McLeod, McMahand, J.D. McMaster, Miller, 
Moody-Lawrence, V.T. Mullen, J.H. Neal, Neilson, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, 
Rhoad, Rice, Meacham, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, 
Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Spearman, 
Stille, E.C. Stoddard, Stuart, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, 
Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, Woodrum, Young-Brickell and 
W.J. Young
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON LEARNING OF THE
 FORTHCOMING RETIREMENT OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC
 SERVANTS, ANNE D. FOSTER, AND TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR GOOD FRIEND FOR
 HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION AND INVALUABLE SERVIE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE
 OF REPRESENTATIVES.

   05/26/98  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-2

A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA UPON LEARNING OF THE FORTHCOMING RETIREMENT OF ONE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S MOST OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVANTS, ANNE D. FOSTER, AND TO HONOR AND PAY TRIBUTE TO OUR GOOD FRIEND FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION AND INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Whereas, Anne D. Foster's bright smile and pleasant demeanor has always been appreciated and will forever be missed by every member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and staff; and

Whereas, Anne Foster began her illustrious career in state government in the Administrative Offices of Governor John C. West, 1972-1974; she served as Governor James B. Edwards' personal secretary, 1974-1977; and beginning March 4, 1977, and continuing for the next twenty-one years, Anne has faithfully and admirably served the South Carolina House of Representatives as House Information Services Clerk; and

Whereas, Anne's responsibilities as House Information Service Clerk include coordinating notary public applications; preparing all House certificates; documenting certified appointees; maintaining the ever-changing lists of the House members to ensure accuracy, i.e., party affiliations, party changes, roster of the members of the House of Representatives by race, gender, nicknames, spouses' names, dates of birth, birthdays , and contacts for other state and federal agencies; in her spare time, she answers the many telephone calls received in the Clerk's Office and constantly monitors the delivery of all messages to ensure their prompt delivery to the House members and staff; and continues to go the extra mile for all who ask or may need assistance; and

Whereas, Anne is the very epitome of what a state employee should be, not only keeping up with her ever-changing duties and responsibilities -- plus maintaining the central office for dissemination of jokes, but having a wealth of compassion for all who darken her door; and

Whereas, somehow she has found the time to inspire and nurture her four sons, three of whom have brought daughters-in law into her life: Wayne and Kathy; Craig and Lisa; Keith and Jackie; and her beloved son, Barry. She is the proud and doting grandmother of three grandchildren: Kristina Marie; Taylor Ashlyn; and Amanda Jane; and

Whereas, it is not unusual to turn on your radio early in the mornings and hear Anne talking with her good friends on "Sunny 100" (WSCQ); and

Whereas, Anne is an exceptional individual and never meets a stranger -- if one appears lost, distressed, or just curious about her vast collection of frogs, rest assured they will leave with a big smile on their faces feeling as though they have known her forever; and

Whereas, as Anne Foster departs this body on June 31, 1998, no one, upon retiring, ever took with them as high a degree of respect and good wishes from so many devoted friends and associates; and

Whereas, she deserves the thanks and appreciation of every member of the House of Representatives for her excellent work and her lengthy and outstanding service to the Palmetto State; and

Whereas, Anne Foster embodies the best of what a state employee should be and her friends and colleagues wish her every best wish for health and happiness as she enters an exciting new world of retirement; and

Whereas, it is appropriate for the members of the House of Representatives to pause in their deliberations to recognize Anne Foster's exemplary service to the House of Representatives and to express their deepest appreciation to this wonderful lady as she departs this Chamber for the last time as a public servant. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, express their deep disappointment upon learning of the forthcoming retirement of one of South Carolina's most outstanding public servants, Anne D. Foster, and honor and pay tribute to our good friend for her many years of dedication and invaluable service to the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Anne D. Foster.