A house RESOLUTION

 

TO COMMEND THE HONORABLE DONALD RYAN MCCABE JR. FOR HIS SIX YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE CITIZENS OF HOUSE DISTRICT 96 IN LEXINGTON COUNTY AND TO WISH HIM SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, for six years and with great integrity, the Honorable Donald Ryan McCabe Jr. has represented the citizens of Lexington County's District 96 in the House of Representatives of this great State; and

 

Whereas, a resident of Lexington, Ryan was born the son of Donald Ryan McCabe Sr. and Cheryl Tisdale Gamble in Columbia; and

 

Whereas, in initial preparation for his life's work, the young Ryan earned his bachelor's degree at Newberry College in 1995, followed by his J.D. from North Carolina's Campbell University School of Law in 1999. Along the way, he served as a law clerk for James C. Williams Jr., resident judge of the First Judicial Circuit; and

 

Whereas, before being elected to guard the faith, families, and freedom of his fellow citizens, Ryan began his career as an attorney. Today, as part of McCabe, Trotter & Beverly, he has a varied practice serving as general counsel to many community organizations and businesses and handling trust and estate planning, probate, and elder law matters for clients; and

 

Whereas, prior to his career as an attorney, Ryan was a trade contractor. He worked in the EIFS (USG system certified), stucco, plaster, drywall, and acoustical ceiling industries. He holds a South Carolina Residential Specialty Contractors License; and

 

Whereas, in 2020, Ryan McCabe was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, where he has proven his value as a member of various committees, most recently the Judiciary Committee. Previously, he served on the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee; Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee; Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs Committee; and House Rules Committee. Moreover, he is a member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus; and

 

Whereas, in the firm support of his family, Russell finds strength to carry out his duties. He and his lovely wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of five children, Betsy Grace, Scarlett, Andrew, Juliana, and Luke. The whole family enjoys spending time camping, fishing, and hunting together; and

 

Whereas, Ryan McCabe's colleagues in the House of Representatives, understanding that he will not seek re-election, thank him for his dedicated service to the people of District 96 and extend heartiest wishes for all the best life has to offer in the coming years. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend the Honorable Donald Ryan McCabe Jr. for his six years of committed service to the citizens of House District 96 in Lexington County and wish him success and fulfillment in all his future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Honorable Donald Ryan McCabe Jr.

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