A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Frank Hatten UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Frank Hatten upon the occasion of his retirement from Boeing South Carolina on September 1, 2026; and

 

Whereas, a native of Tuskegee, Alabama, Mr. Hatten is an alumnus of Tuskegee University, The University of North Carolina - Charlotte, and George Washington University; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Hatten worked as a project manager for over thirty years at the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). After a storied career at IBM, he decided to take an early retirement to pursue his dream of becoming an educator; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Hatten accepted a position with Global Aeronautica in 2007, at the South Carolina fuselage subassembly facility in North Charleston. He worked as an aircraft mechanic for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner program while completing aircraft maintenance certification at Trident Technical College. He later became a program manager in the business office, managing relationships with company partners for all inbound work. He served in this position for five years before becoming an education relations specialist where his primary responsibility was site focal for K-12 outreach initiatives for South Carolina; and

 

Whereas, a civic leader, Mr. Hatten has served with many community organizations, including the City of North Charleston Recreation Department; Four Rivers Community Development Corporation; Liberty Hill Afterschool Enrichment Program; Scouting of America, Coastal Carolina District; National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Charleston Professional; Charleston County School District; Dorchester County School District II; Fort Dorchester High School Athletics; Lowcountry Aviation Association (LCAA); Tuskegee University; Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. - Hiram Mann Joint Base Charleston chapter; Tuskegee National Alumni Association, Inc. - Columbia chapter; and the Tuskegee Human Rights and Multicultural Center; and

 

Whereas, a devout Christian, he is a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Hatten is the proud father of two sons, Frank and Daniel; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Frank Hatten has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Frank Hatten upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Frank Hatten.

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