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House Resolution
Sponsors: Rep. Clemmons
Document Path: l:\council\bills\agm\18803dw07.doc
Introduced in the House on May 1, 2007
Adopted by the House on May 1, 2007
Summary: Private First Class Kimberly Poirier
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5/1/2007 House Introduced and adopted HJ-40
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TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE PRIVATE FIRST CLASS KIMBERLY "KIM" POIRIER UPON BEING NAMED ROTARY CLUB OF MYRTLE BEACH OFFICER JOE MCGARRY MEMORIAL POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR FOR 2006, AND TO COMMEND HER FOR HER OUTSTANDING SERVICE AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND AS AN ASSET TO HER STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY.
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Kimberly "Kim" Poirier has been named Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach Officer Joe McGarry Memorial Police Officer of the Year for 2006; and
Whereas, the award recognizes the outstanding performance of a police officer, honoring the memory of the courage and dedication of the late Officer Joe McGarry who was killed in the line of duty December 29, 2002; and
Whereas, Officer Poirier initiated and researched the need for a "Pay before you Pump" ordinance by the city of Myrtle Beach; and
Whereas, she personally convinced many merchants it would work, eliminating the petty larceny of drive-offs in the city; and
Whereas, PFC Poirier also founded "Help us, Help You", a program to help agencies coordinate to more successfully assist the homeless in reestablishing their identity in society; and
Whereas, in her duties in the Five Points area, Officer Poirier has been an integral part of the reduction in crime in the city by helping to create the downtown "Business Watch Program"; and
Whereas, PFC Poirier worked for ten years as a teacher and has used that valuable experience as she instructs physical education at the Myrtle Beach Primary School; and
Whereas, Kim also works frequently with the Department of Social Services and Waccamaw Mental Health to assist children and their families; and
Whereas, being a certified Field Training Officer, Kim trains new recruits, leaving them with an indelible impression of a person who cares about making a difference; and
Whereas, she was the main organizer of the "Police Unity Bike Tour", a 250 mile tour to raise money for the Concerns of Police Survivors and the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial; and
Whereas, Officer Poirier raised over ten thousand dollars, locally, to particularly honor the Myrtle Beach community's two fallen officers, Henry Howard Scarborough and Joe McGarry; and
Whereas, Kim's caring extends to not only people but to its four legged inhabitants by organizing donations for a luncheon to benefit the Grand Strand Humane Society; and
Whereas, it is obvious that Kim Poirier has a genuine love for her career and is dedicated to making a difference in Myrtle Beach by making a safe and secure community in which to live; and
Whereas, the members of the House of Representatives would like to publicly recognize and commend this outstanding officer upon her receipt of this truly deserved award. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the member of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and congratulate Private First Class Kimberly "Kim" Poirier upon being named Rotary Club of Myrtle Beach Officer Joe McGarry Memorial Police Officer of the Year for 2006, and commend her for her outstanding service as a law enforcement officer and as an asset to her state, county, and city.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Private First Class Kimberly Poirier.
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