S*1451 Session 110 (1993-1994)
S*1451 Resolution, By McConnell, Bryan, Cork, Courson, Courtney, Drummond,
Elliott, Ford, Giese, Glover, Gregory, Hayes, Holland, Jackson, Land, Lander,
Leatherman, Leventis, Martin, Matthews, McGill, Mescher, T.W. Mitchell, Moore,
O'Dell, Passailaigue, Patterson, Peeler, Rankin, Reese, L.E. Richter, M.T. Rose,
Russell, Ryberg, Saleeby, Setzler, Short, G. Smith, J.V. Smith, H.S. Stilwell,
Thomas, Waldrep, Washington, M.B. Williams and Wilson
A Senate Resolution to express gratitude to Senator Alexander Stephens "Alex"
Macaulay of Oconee on the occasion of his departure from service after
fourteen years of distinguished service to the Senate and to the people of
South Carolina and to congratulate him on his election to the position of
Circuit Judge and wish him well in his future endeavors.
06/01/94 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ-61
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS GRATITUDE TO SENATOR ALEXANDER
STEPHENS "ALEX" MACAULAY OF OCONEE ON
THE OCCASION OF HIS DEPARTURE FROM SERVICE AFTER
FOURTEEN YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE
SENATE AND TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO
CONGRATULATE HIM ON HIS ELECTION TO THE POSITION
OF CIRCUIT JUDGE AND WISH HIM WELL IN HIS FUTURE
ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the sine die adjournment of the General Assembly this year
will mark the end of the legislative career of one of the Senate's most
esteemed members, Senator Alexander Stephens "Alex"
Macaulay of Oconee County; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has served the Senate and the State of
South Carolina with distinction since 1981; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay is departing from legislative service to
assume responsibilities as Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay was proudly born January 31, 1942, at
Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island in Charleston County, the son of Neill
Webster Macaulay and Eliza Singleton Macaulay; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay is married to the former Maria Locke
Boineau, and the couple has two children, Maria Locke and Alexander
Stephens, Jr.; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay graduated from The Citadel in 1963 with
a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and received his law degree from
the University of South Carolina in 1970; and
Whereas, prior to attending law school, Senator Macaulay served his
country ably and honorably during the Vietnam Conflict, receiving the
Combat Medic's Badge, the Bronze Star, and the Air Medal; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has been a successful member of the
South Carolina Bar, having worked as an Assistant Attorney General
and in private practice with the firm of Miley and Macaulay and
having served as President of the Oconee County Bar Association; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has persistently been involved in civic and
social organizations, having served on the Board of Directors of the
United Way of Oconee County, as past president of the Walhalla
Rotary Club, and is a charter member of the Walhalla Sertoma Club;
and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has been active in his church, serving as
a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, and Elder in the Walhalla
Presbyterian Church; and
Whereas, in addition to his Senate service, Senator Macaulay has a
long history of public service, having served on the State Board of
Education, the Boards of Visitors of Clemson University and the
Medical University of South Carolina, and on the United States
Constitution Bicentennial Commission of South Carolina; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay was elected to the Senate in 1980 and
began service in 1981, eventually attaining the chairmanship of the
Medical Affairs Committee; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has always been known for his sharp wit,
keen intellect, and his determination in legislative action; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has been known for his pureness of
principle, his sincerity in service, his charity to the citizenry, and his
generosity to the General Assembly; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has been known for his questions which
never seem to have a question mark; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has a reputation for iron legs and steel
kidneys in a filibuster, as well as a never ending stream of verbose air
for the listening Senators; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay has always expressed memories of his
early Charleston connections and has been fondly referred to by the
Charleston Senatorial Delegation as the Senator from Oconee
Charleston; and
Whereas, Senator Macaulay added character and color to the South
Carolina Senate during his service and will be deeply missed by his
colleagues and constituents. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate express their gratitude to Senator
Alexander Stephens "Alex" Macaulay for fourteen years
of continuous distinguished service to the body and to the people of
the State of South Carolina and congratulate him on his election to the
position of circuit court judge and wish him a smooth transition as he
moves from the legislature to the judiciary.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Senator Alexander Stephens "Alex" Macaulay.
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