A senate RESOLUTION

 

to congratulate Mary Elizabeth "Maribeth" Rollings Werts upon the occasion of her retirement, to commend her for her more than forty years of dedicated service to the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council, and to wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Whereas, it is altogether fitting and proper that the Senate should pause in its deliberations to express appreciation and gratitude to Mary Elizabeth "Maribeth" Rollings Werts who has served the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council with dedication and distinction for more than forty years, and whose contributions have significantly enhanced the agency; and

 

Whereas, a native of Saluda County, Maribeth was born to parents Dr. Robert Chapman Rollings and Jessie Morrow Atkinson; and

 

Whereas, beginning her state government career by joining the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council in 1985, Maribeth has worked under the leadership of all four of the council's directors of the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council: the late George L. Schroeder, the late Thomas J. Bardin Jr., Perry Simpson, and current Director K. Earle Powell; and

 

Whereas, Maribeth has served as an integral member of the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council's administrative team and has been an important conduit to administrative divisions within other state agencies; and

 

Whereas, Maribeth has been the welcoming face of the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council, and her commitment to the State of South Carolina is evident in her professionalism and enthusiasm for her work; and

 

Whereas, to perform her daily work duties over the past forty-plus years, Maribeth has traveled approximately one million miles to and from work between Saluda County and Columbia; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate extends deepest gratitude to Maribeth, who has exemplified dedication and excellence in her work, and offer her best wishes for a fulfilling and enjoyable retirement. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Mary Elizabeth "Maribeth" Rollings Werts upon the occasion of her retirement, commend her for her more than forty years of dedicated service to the South Carolina Legislative Audit Council, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mary Elizabeth "Maribeth" Rollings Werts.

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