A house RESOLUTION

 

TO COMMEND KENNETH WAYNE FULMER FOR HIS MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER WITH THE RIDGE SPRING FIRE DEPARTMENT AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to recognize Kenneth Wayne Fulmer for his over five decades of service to the Ridge Spring Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter; and

 

Whereas, born September 26, 1951, Kenneth Wayne Fulmer was the son of Morgan Fulmer and Inis McCormick Fulmer. On July 4, 1971, this graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School wed his high school sweetheart, Gloria Gillian Fulmer, and they have been blessed with a marriage of fifty-three years and a fine son, Kenneth Wayne Fulmer Jr. In turn, Kenneth Jr. has blessed his parents with the affection of four adoring grandchildren: Jonathan Blake Fulmer, Jordan Gillian Fulmer, Annsley Caroline Fulmer, and Kendall Elizabeth Fulmer; and

 

Whereas, over the course of his volunteer service with the Ridge Spring Fire Department, Mr. Fulmer has proven himself to be a dedicated and dependable leader, always ensuring the safety and well-being of those around him; and

 

Whereas, further, he has demonstrated the ability to adapt to varying responsibilities as he has served the department in a variety of posts, such as captain and safety officer; and

 

Whereas, in addition to his duties with the Ridge Spring Fire Department, Mr. Fulmer has served multiple terms as a councilmember for the Town of Ridge Spring, and he has worked many years with the Ridge Spring-Monetta Little League as commissioner, coach, and volunteer; and

 

Whereas, a man of faith, Kenneth Wayne Fulmer finds his spiritual home at Ridge Spring Baptist Church, where he has served the congregation as a deacon and member of multiple church committees. He also is director of the Shepherd's Hands Ministry in West Virginia; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Fulmer's unwavering commitment, leadership, and selflessness to both the Ridge Spring Fire Department and the community are a true testament to his character. He has played a pivotal role in shaping the department into what it is today; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House appreciate the passion and dedication that Kenneth Wayne Fulmer has shown in serving the citizens of South Carolina, most particularly those of Ridge Spring. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, commend Kenneth Wayne Fulmer for his more than fifty years of dedicated service as a volunteer firefighter with the Ridge Spring Fire Department and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Kenneth Wayne Fulmer.

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