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TO COMMEND MAJOR EDDIE C. JOHNSON, OF SUMTER COUNTY, FOR AN OUTSTANDING CAREER WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGHWAY PATROL AND FOR HIS OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS STATE AND NATION UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HIGHWAY PATROL AFTER TWENTY-NINE YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, Major Eddie C. Johnson, of Sumter County, has faithfully and diligently served the people of South Carolina in various capacities, first as a defender of our nation in the United States Army with two tours in Vietnam, and most notably as a South Carolina State Trooper for twenty-nine years beginning in 1978; and
Whereas, after more than twenty-nine years of outstanding and dedicated service, he is about to embark on a well-earned retirement; and
Whereas, his selfless service, integrity, and commitment to excellence in his work have brought him accolades from citizens and state leaders alike; and
Whereas, during his career as a Senior Command Staff Highway Patrol Major, Major Johnson was vigilant of all executive functions of the South Carolina Highway Patrol and innovative in leading his agency with a sure and steady hand into the future; and
Whereas, his many admirers in the law enforcement community will miss him, but wish he and his wife, Mary, well in this new and exciting stage of their lives. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly commend Major Eddie C. Johnson, of Sumter County, for an outstanding career with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and for his other contributions to this State and nation upon the occasion of his retirement from the highway patrol after twenty-nine years of distinguished service, and wish him much success and happiness in his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Major Eddie C. Johnson.
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