A house RESOLUTION

 

to congratulate Delorice B. Barrington, treasurer of Marlboro County, on the occasion of her retirement, and to express deep appreciation for her more than fifty years of dedicated service to the citizens of Marlboro county and the state of South Carolina.

 

Whereas, Delorice B. Barrington's remarkable journey of public service began in 1969 when she was first hired as a bus driver for the Marlboro County School District, eventually rising to the esteemed position of Marlboro County Treasurer, a role she has held for the past thirty-four years; and

 

Whereas, in every election, she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her constituents, personally walking door-to-door across the county, a testament to her dedication, resilience, and personal integrity. Despite facing childhood challenges, including polio and numerous surgeries, Mrs. Barrington has consistently given all glory and gratitude to God for enabling her to achieve so much; and

 

Whereas, raised on a farm as the eldest of six children, she was instilled with a strong work ethic and perseverance by her parents. Even with physical limitations, she actively participated in demanding farm work, hanging tobacco, picking cotton, raising livestock, gardening, and driving various farm vehicles.  At age nine, she even attempted to guide a plow behind a donkey, humorously recalling that if the plow had wheels, she might have had better luck; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Barrington spent many hours receiving treatment at the Crippled Children's Home in Florence but remained active in sports, excelling in basketball and softball, earning numerous sportsmanship trophies, and mastering slalom skiing on one ski. She also found joy in the performing arts, starring in leading roles with the Marlboro Players in productions such as Annie Get Your Gun and Oklahoma, and participating in numerous dinner theatre performances; and

 

Whereas, her family, known as the "Singing Blue Sisters," was deeply musical, often performing throughout the Pee Dee region and especially in churches.  This upbringing fostered a lifelong love for music and community engagement; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Barrington's lifelong pursuit of learning broadened her professional skills enabling her to spearhead the development of the Marlboro County Treasurer's Office website to allow convenient online access for taxpayers, realtors, mortgage companies, and banks; and

 

Whereas, she holds an associate degree in general business, is certified in supervisory management, received extensive training in financial management and investing through the University of South Carolina, and annually completes eighteen hours of continuing education; and

 

Whereas, she is a devoted wife to Jerry Barrington, a mother of three and grandmother of two. A faithful member of Salem Baptist Church, she sings in the choir and serves on numerous committees; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. Barrington has provided leadership and service beyond her county, chairing and serving on various committees of the South Carolina Auditors, Treasurers and Tax Collectors Association. She serves on the board of the South Carolina Association of County Executive Elected Officials and is chair of the nominating committee. She played a critical role in the passage of state legislation to promote continuing education for auditors and treasurers; and

 

Whereas, she has served on committees for a number of state agencies that include the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Revenue, and the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. She volunteers with the Marlboro Players and serves on the local hospice board. For twenty-five years she has chaired the Forfeited Land Commission, working with municipalities to the clean-up and revitalization of properties; and

 

Whereas, grateful for her many years of dedicated service to the State of South Carolina, the House of Representatives takes great pleasure in extending best wishes to Delorice B. Barrington as she transitions to a richly deserved retirement and unhurried pace of the days ahead. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Delorice B. Barrington, Treasurer of Marlboro County, on the occasion of her retirement, and to express deep appreciation for her more than fifty years of dedicated service to the citizens of Marlboro County and State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Delorice B. Barrington.

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