A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR LYNN WEST, SENIOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT FOR AIKEN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER FORTY-THREE YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives have learned that Lynn West will begin a well-deserved retirement this summer after forty-three years with Aiken Electric Cooperative, the last ten of which have been as the distinguished and highly regarded senior executive assistant; and

 

Whereas, she joined Aiken Electric Cooperative (AEC) in 1983 as a system planning clerk, when IBM Selectric typewriters, Rolodexes, mimeograph machines, and landlines were essential office tools. Over the years, she not only adapted to change, but she also embraced it, growing alongside the co-op; and

 

Whereas, in 1987, she became the secretary of administrative services and served the executive vice president and general manager as acting administrative assistant. Two years later, she was named benefits secretary, followed by administrative assistant of the Marketing Department in 1990, and administrative assistant to the executive vice president and general manager in 1991. She was named executive assistant to the CEO in 1995, and has served as senior executive assistant since 2016; and

 

Whereas, as executive assistant, Ms. West has provided direct administrative support to the CEO and has served as a key liaison between the CEO, Board of Trustees, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders of Aiken Electric Cooperative and its subsidiaries; and

 

Whereas, she exemplified a profound sense of service to others while working at the co-op, developing concern for community as a key cooperative principle, and she witnessed and participated in countless efforts where AEC employees give back, volunteer, and support the communities they serve; and

 

Whereas, Ms. West's commitment to service, learning, and adapting inspired her two sons, Cody and Trevor, to pursue careers within the cooperative system themselves. Cody is office manager at Edisto Electric Cooperative, and Trevor serves as an energy services specialist at Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative. Over the years, her family has provided her with their love, encouragement, and support; and

 

Whereas, grateful for her many years of distinguished service to Aiken Electric Cooperative, the South Carolina House of Representatives takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Lynn West as she transitions to a richly deserved retirement and the unhurried pace of the days ahead, and the members wish her many years of enjoyment in her well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Lynn West, senior executive assistant for Aiken Electric Cooperative, upon the occasion of her retirement after forty-three years of exemplary service, and wish her continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Lynn West.

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