H*4591 Resolution, By George and Hardee
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MAYOR DAVID EDWARD STOUDENMIRE, JR., OF LORIS
 FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON HIS
 RETIREMENT AS MAYOR OF LORIS, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN
 ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   01/12/16  House  Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 33)

TO COMMEND MAYOR DAVID EDWARD STOUDENMIRE, JR., OF LORIS FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MAYOR OF LORIS, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the House of Representatives notes with appreciation the career of Mayor David Edward Stoudenmire, Jr., of Loris, who will retire at the end of December 2015 after twenty-four successful years at the helm of his city's government; and

Whereas, in preparation for his life's work, David Stoudenmire studied at Clemson University and received his bachelor's degree at that respected institution; and

Whereas, Mayor Stoudenmire, a native South Carolinian, has resided in Loris since 1981. He was first elected a city council member for Loris in 1987 and was elected mayor in 1991; and

Whereas, because he believes strongly in supporting his community, David Stoudenmire actively serves that community through various organizations. As a man of faith, he attends the Loris First United Methodist Church, where he is a committed member and serves in many capacities. He is a past board member of the Municipal Association of South Carolina and is active in many civic and professional organizations, including the Loris Chamber of Commerce, which he has served in the past as president; and

Whereas, during his almost quarter century of faithful service as mayor of Loris, David Stoudenmire's outstanding leadership has led to many improvements, including a new public safety building. His many contributions have greatly enhanced quality of life for the citizens of Loris; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives is grateful for the visionary leadership of Mayor Stoudenmire, and the members take much pleasure in joining with the citizens of Loris in extending to him best wishes as he begins a well-deserved retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend Mayor David Edward Stoudenmire, Jr., of Loris for his many years of dedicated public service, congratulate him upon his retirement as mayor of Loris, and wish him much success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mayor David Edward Stoudenmire, Jr.