S 1181  Resolution, By McElveen
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SINGER LEE BRICE FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL
 MUSICAL CAREER AND TO WELCOME HIM TO SUMTER COUNTY.

   03/22/22  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 3)

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR SINGER LEE BRICE FOR AN EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL CAREER AND TO WELCOME HIM TO SUMTER COUNTY.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Sumter native Lee Brice will be playing a concert in his hometown on March 31, 2022; and

Whereas, after an injury sustained while playing football on scholarship at Clemson University ended his football career, Lee Brice turned to music, and the results have been astounding and historic; and

Whereas, one of his first hits was "Sumter County Friday Nights," and his career has included writing songs for country legends, such as Garth Brooks and Jason Aldean; and

Whereas, over the years, Lee Brice has released five albums, and several of his songs have charted within the top ten; and

Whereas, Lee Brice has been nominated for and has won multiple industry awards, including winning the 2012 Academy of Country Music "Song of the Year" Award, the 2014 Academy of Country Music "Song of the Year" Award, the 2015 Academy of Country Music "Single Record of the Year" Award, and the 2020 Academy of Country Music "Musical Event of the Year" Award; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Lee Brice has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Lee Brice for his many contributions to the Sumter community and to the State, and welcome him to Sumter County.

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