S*0759 Resolution, By Alexander
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS BRENT K.
 SCHIPPER UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER OF THE
 YEAR.

   03/31/11  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 3)

TO HONOR AND CONGRATULATE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS BRENT K. SCHIPPER UPON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER OF THE YEAR.

Whereas, Private First class Brent K. Schipper is a member of the South Carolina National Guard, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command; and

Whereas, PFC Schipper graduated from West Oak High School in 1997 and now lives in Seneca, South Carolina with his wife Amy and daughters Brentleigh and Abby; and

Whereas, PFC Schipper competed in the kick-off competition for South Carolina National Guard Soldier of the Year on February 25, 2011, at the McGrady Training Center where he participated in warrior tasks that involved weapon skills, battle drills, an essay about being a top soldier, physical fitness tests, land navigation, and a six mile road march with fifty pounds of gear; and

Whereas, PFC Schipper completed the competition with a final presentation addressing the National Guard board of directors who ultimately selected him as the South Carolina Soldier of the Year. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, honor and congratulate Private First Class Brent K. Schipper upon being named the South Carolina National Guard Soldier of the Year.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Private First Class Brent K. Schipper.