H*5378 Resolution, By Quinn, Lourie, Barrett, Harrell, Allen, Allison, Altman, 
Askins, Bales, Barfield, Battle, Bingham, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, J. Brown, 
R. Brown, Campsen, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Coates, Cobb-Hunter, 
Coleman, Cooper, Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, 
Fleming, Freeman, Frye, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrison, Harvin, 
Haskins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, Jennings, 
Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Koon, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, 
Lloyd, Loftis, Lucas, Mack, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McLeod, Meacham-Richardson, 
Merrill, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, D. Owens, 
Parks, Perry, Phillips, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Rivers, Rodgers, Rutherford, 
Sandifer, Scarborough, Scott, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, Sinclair, D.C. Smith, 
F.N. Smith, G.M. Smith, J.E. Smith, J.R. Smith, W.D. Smith, Snow, Stille, 
Stuart, Talley, Taylor, Thompson, Townsend, Tripp, Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, 
Webb, Weeks, Whatley, Whipper, White, Wilder, Wilkins, Witherspoon, A. Young and 
J. Young
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE JAMES S. "JIM" KLAUBER
 OF GREENWOOD COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF
 REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   05/29/02  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-246

TO COMMEND AND THANK THE HONORABLE JAMES S. "JIM" KLAUBER OF GREENWOOD COUNTY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HIM WELL IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, Jim Klauber has ably represented the fine citizens of House District 13 since 1995; and

Whereas, Representative Klauber is not seeking re-election to the House of Representatives, but instead has chosen to run for the Third Congressional District seat soon to be vacated by United States Representative Lindsey Graham; and

Whereas, Jim Klauber is a native of Greenwood County and is the beloved son of Dr. William and Betty Klauber; and

Whereas, Jim became an Eagle Scout at the age of eighteen and received the Boy Scout's prestigious God and Country Award; and

Whereas, Jim graduated with honors from The Citadel in 1989 and from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1993; and

Whereas, even before graduating from law school, Jim was elected to both Greenwood City Council and the South Carolina House of Representatives, each time focusing on common sense, conservative issues, and unparalleled constituent service; and

Whereas, as a member of the House of Representatives, Jim distinguished himself on the important House Judiciary Committee as well as the House Rules Committee; and

Whereas, Representative Klauber has received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the S. C. Victims Assistance Network for championing stricter drunk driving legislation and fighting for the victims of crime; and

Whereas, Jim Klauber is also a seventeen year veteran of the United States Armed Forces, presently holding the rank of Major and Staff Judge Advocate for the 228th Signal Brigade in the South Carolina Army National Guard; and

Whereas, Jim is the loving husband of the former Teresa Wyatt and the very devoted dad to his daughter Bette, age five; and

Whereas, we hope only for the best that life has to offer our good friend and our esteemed colleague in the future. 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, commend and thank the Honorable James S. "Jim" Klauber of Greenwood County for his outstanding service as a member of the House of Representatives and wish him well in all of his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our wonderful friend and distinguished colleague, Jim Klauber.