South Carolina General Assembly
123rd Session, 2019-2020

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Bill 626


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A SENATE RESOLUTION

TO CONGRATULATE LESLEE DAVID SPIVEY UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS DIRECTOR OF THE WILLIAMSBURG HOMETOWN CHAMBER, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Leslee David Spivey upon the occasion of her retirement; and

Whereas, a native of Salters, South Carolina, Leslee David Spivey

is an alumna of Williamsburg Academy and Winthrop College, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Related Arts. She also attended graduate courses at Clemson University; and

Whereas, Mrs. Spivey began her accomplished career by serving as a Dietetic Supervisor for Commander Nursing Home in Florence and as a Clemson University Extension Agent for Williamsburg County for twenty-six years. In 2006, Mrs. Spivey became the Director of the Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber. In this role, she has promoted economic development and quality of life and has worked with youth through the Junior Leadership Program and the Black River Run; and

Whereas, an active leader in her community, Mrs. Spivey has served in a number of leadership roles, including as President of the South Carolina 4-H Agents Association, Southern Regional Director for the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, Board Member of the Williamsburg Academy Foundation and Williamsburg Academy, President of the Williamsburg Hospital Foundation, President of the Professional Women Association, President of the Rotary Club of Kingstree, Secretary of the Williamsburg Tourism Board, and Director of Keep Williamsburg Beautiful. She has also been involved with Epsilon Sigma Phi, the South Carolina Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, and Family Community Leaders; and

Whereas, throughout her career, Mrs. Spivey has received many honors and awards, including the Distinguished Service Award for 4-H, Outstanding Woman of the Year Recognition, Director's Award for 4-H, Williamsburg Academy's Alumna Award, Outstanding Cluster Award for the Extension, Specialist Award for a County Agent, NEAFCS Community Partnership Award, and Citizen of the Year for Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, Mrs. Spivey is an active member of Union Presbyterian Church, where she teaches Sunday school, serves on the Women's Council, sings in the choir, and assists with the Children's Church; and

Whereas, she is married to her husband, Berry Spivey. Together, they have two married daughters and three grandchildren; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for the diligence and commitment that Leslee David Spivey has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina. The members take immense pleasure in wishing her well as she enters retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Leslee David Spivey upon the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Williamsburg HomeTown Chamber, commend her for her many years of dedicated service to the Williamsburg community and the State of South Carolina, and wish her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Leslee David Spivey.

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