H*5168 Resolution, By Wilkins, Allen, Allison, Altman, Askins, Bailey, Bales, 
Barfield, Barrett, Battle, Bowers, Breeland, G. Brown, H. Brown, J. Brown, 
T. Brown, Campsen, Canty, Carnell, Cato, Chellis, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Cooper, 
Cotty, Dantzler, Davenport, Delleney, Easterday, Edge, Emory, Fleming, Frye, 
Gamble, Gilham, Gourdine, Govan, Hamilton, Harrell, Harris, Harrison, Harvin, 
Haskins, Hawkins, Hayes, J. Hines, M. Hines, Hinson, Hosey, Howard, Huggins, 
Inabinett, Jennings, Keegan, Kelley, Kennedy, Kirsh, Klauber, Knotts, Koon, 
Lanford, Law, Leach, Lee, Limehouse, Littlejohn, Lloyd, Loftis, Lourie, Lucas, 
Mack, Maddox, Martin, McCraw, McGee, McKay, M. McLeod, W. McLeod, McMahand, 
Meacham-Richardson, Miller, Moody-Lawrence, J.H. Neal, J.M. Neal, Neilson, Ott, 
Parks, Perry, Phillips, Pinckney, Quinn, Rhoad, Rice, Riser, Robinson, Rodgers, 
Rutherford, Sandifer, Scott, Seithel, Sharpe, Sheheen, Simrill, D.C. Smith, 
F. Smith, J. Smith, R. Smith, D. Smith, Stille, Stuart, Taylor, Townsend, Tripp, 
Trotter, Vaughn, Walker, Webb, Whatley, Whipper, Wilder, Wilkes, Witherspoon, 
Woodrum and Young-Brickell
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE AND GENUINE APPRECIATION OF THE
 MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR GOOD FRIEND,
 HELEN CHILDERS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO
 OFFER OUR SPECIAL THANKS FOR HER UNBOUNDED COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE
 GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

   06/20/00  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-8

TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE AND GENUINE APPRECIATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO OUR GOOD FRIEND, HELEN CHILDERS OF RICHLAND COUNTY, ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AND TO OFFER OUR SPECIAL THANKS FOR HER UNBOUNDED COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

Whereas, Helen Childers has served with efficiency, thoughtfulness, and professionalism as the Receptionist to the House of Representatives in the Lobby of the State House during each session of the General Assembly for over fifteen years; and

Whereas, Helen has not only ensured that all the members of the House receive their messages in an expedient manner, she also answers hundreds of questions daily from legislative staff, lobbyists, and individuals visiting our State House with an unceasing dedication; and

Whereas, Helen has a gift for meeting people and putting them at ease in the midst of what can be an overwhelming grandeur of the State House; and

Whereas, Helen Childers was born in Summerton. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and is an active member of the University's Alumni Association; and

Whereas, prior to her association with the House of Representatives, Helen had retired after a long and distinguished career as the Deputy Clerk of Court for the United States Federal Court; and

Whereas, Helen possesses extraordinary culinary skills and loves to cook for others. She enjoys working in her yard and believes that gardening is an effective therapy for the body and mind; and

Whereas, another one of Helen's passions is golfing and she plays weekly. Some of her other favorite activities include reading, traveling, and visiting with friends; and

Whereas, Helen has lived an exemplary Christian life and is a member of Eastminister Presbyterian Church, where she serves as a Deacon. She is highly regarded and admired by others for her deep faith, her vision, and her leadership abilities; and

Whereas, we know not whether to rejoice or be sad today -- selfishly, we grieve as she departs these hallowed halls and at the same time, rejoice as a new chapter in her life begins; and

Whereas, it is appropriate for the House of Representatives to pause in its deliberations to publicly recognize and commend Helen Childers for her many years of outstanding public service to the Palmetto State and extend our warmest wishes for continued happiness and health. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their sincere and genuine appreciation to our good friend, Helen Childers of Richland County, on the occasion of her retirement and to offer our special thanks for her unbounded commitment and dedication to the General Assembly.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Helen Childers.