A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS quasquicentennial ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health as it celebrates this important milestone; and

 

Whereas, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health has served the State of South Carolina for one hundred twenty-five years as a trusted leader in animal health diagnostics, food safety inspection, disease surveillance, and agricultural support, safeguarding the health of livestock and poultry industries critical to the State's economy; and

 

Whereas, established by the board of trustees of Clemson Agricultural College after the South Carolina General Assembly passed Act 445 in February 1901, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health has played a vital role in protecting public health by monitoring and responding to animal diseases that have the potential to impact food safety and zoonotic transmission; and

 

Whereas, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health provides essential diagnostic services, research, and outreach efforts that support veterinarians, producers, and regulatory agencies across South Carolina and beyond; and

 

Whereas, the organization has contributed significantly to the advancement of animal agriculture through innovation, scientific expertise, and a long-standing commitment to service and excellence; and

 

Whereas, Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health continues to strengthen South Carolina's agricultural resilience by supporting biosecurity, emergency response preparedness, and the sustainability of livestock and poultry operations; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health to 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 Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health upon the occasion of its quasquicentennial anniversary and commend the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission for its many years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to South Carolina state veterinarian, Dr. Michael Neault, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences dean, Dr. Matt Holt, and the Livestock-Poultry Health Commission chairman, Trustee John N. "Nicky" McCarter Jr.

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