A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. CHANDRA R. CLEVELAND FOR TWENTY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND FOR HER DEDICATED WORK IN RAISING STATEWIDE AWARENESS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EDUCATING COMMUNITIES ON HOW THIS CRIME IMPACTS EVERY REGION OF THE STATE.

 

Whereas, Dr. Chandra R. Cleveland is a distinguished public servant, licensed private investigator, certified human trafficking investigator, and a respected advocate for the safety and protection of women, children, and vulnerable populations; and

 

Whereas, for more than two decades, Dr. Cleveland has devoted her professional career to law enforcement, investigations, and community safety, consistently demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to justice; and

 

Whereas, throughout her years of service, Dr. Cleveland has worked across the State of South Carolina to increase public understanding of human trafficking and to educate communities about how this crime presents itself differently in urban, rural, and underserved areas; and

 

Whereas, through her leadership of SHE Private Investigations & Safety Consultants Group and SHE Foundation Group, Dr. Cleveland has provided training, community outreach, and public awareness initiatives designed to help citizens, professionals, and community leaders recognize the signs of human trafficking and take informed action; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Cleveland has organized and supported statewide awareness events, community forums, and educational efforts that have highlighted the presence of human trafficking in South Carolina and emphasized that this crime often occurs in plain sight; and

 

Whereas, her work has fostered collaboration among law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, educators, and community leaders, strengthening prevention, identification, and victim-support efforts across the State; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Cleveland's advocacy has elevated survivor voices, supported families, and reinforced the importance of vigilance, education, and accountability in addressing human trafficking; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Cleveland's twenty years of service have made a lasting and positive impact on communities throughout South Carolina and reflect great credit upon herself and the citizens of this State. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Dr. Chandra R. Cleveland for twenty years of exemplary service and leadership in South Carolina, and for her dedicated work in raising statewide awareness of human trafficking and educating communities on how this crime impacts every region of the State.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Chandra R. Cleveland.

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