S*1219 Concurrent Resolution, By Scott
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BRANDI CUMMINGS, FORMER WIS-TV
 REPORTER, ANCHOR, AND HOST, ON HER NEW POST AS AN ANCHOR FOR WTOC-TV IN
 SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO THANK HER FOR HER YEARS OF FINE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF
 SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   02/15/12  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House
                     (Senate Journal-page 4)
   02/21/12  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (House Journal-page 21)

TO CONGRATULATE BRANDI CUMMINGS, FORMER WIS-TV REPORTER, ANCHOR, AND HOST, ON HER NEW POST AS AN ANCHOR FOR WTOC-TV IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TO THANK HER FOR HER YEARS OF FINE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, Brandi Cummings, former WIS-TV reporter, anchor, and host, served the people of the Palmetto State with excellence in her work as a television news personality; and

Whereas, in September 2011, this award-winning journalist accepted a position with WTOC-TV in Savannah, Georgia, as co-anchor of THE News at Daybreak; and

Whereas, in embarking on this new endeavor, she has returned to her native state of Georgia, her hometown being Augusta; and

Whereas, as part of her preparation for a career in broadcasting, Ms. Cummings earned a bachelor's degree at Clark Atlanta University, where she graduated with honors; and

Whereas, because she believes strongly in being active in her community and is passionate about children, she frequently speaks to young people on the importance of getting an education. In addition, she participates in the life of her church and enjoys spending time with family and friends; and

Whereas, Ms. Cummings, in fulfillment of a life dream to develop a program for girls, began hosting the Loving Me Seminar for teen girls in 2010. In the same year, she self-published her first book of poetry, Straight to the Heart: Life & Love; and

Whereas, grateful for her contributions to the Palmetto State, the members of the General Assembly are pleased to recognize and honor Brandi Cummings for her distinguished service as a broadcast journalist. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate Brandi Cummings, former WIS-TV reporter, anchor, and host, on her new post as an anchor for WTOC-TV in Savannah, Georgia, thank her for her years of fine service to the people of South Carolina, and wish her the best in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Brandi Cummings.