A house RESOLUTION

 

To recognize and honor Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. Bohlman, upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of exemplary service, and to wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

 

Whereas, it is altogether fitting and proper that the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina should pause in their deliberations to express their gratitude to Chaplain,  Colonel Brian L. Bohlman, for his significant contributions to the United States Air Force, the South Carolina Air National Guard, the Georgia Air National Guard, and the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps; and

 

Whereas, Colonel Bohlman is a graduate of the Community College of the Air Force, Liberty University, Columbia International University, and Erskine Seminary. He was ordained in 1996 and is endorsed by the Coalition of Spirit-Filled Churches; and

 

Whereas, in 1992 Chaplain Bohlman began his military career when he enlisted in the Air Force as a chaplain assistant. He earned his commission through the Air Force Reserve Chaplain Candidate Program in 1997. In 2000 he became a chaplain in the South Carolina Air National Guard, until 2018, when he transferred to the Georgia National Guard; and

 

Whereas, he held many positions in the United States Air Force Chaplain Corps, including Wing Chaplain at the 169^th Fighter Wing, Chaplain at the 116^th Air Control Wing, Staff Chaplain at the USAF Chaplain Corps College, Augmentee Chaplain Inspector with ACC and AMC, Staff Chaplain at USSOUTHCOM for the National Guard State Partnership Program, and Staff Chaplain for Joint Plans and Exercises at USAFE HQ; and

 

Whereas, when Colonel Brian L. Bohlman was assigned to Georgia Air National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, he served as the 139^th Intelligence Squadron Chaplain and National Guard Assistant for the U.S. Air Forces Africa at Ramstein Airbase, Germany. In this role, he advised senior leaders on the National Guard State Partnership Program Chaplain Corps engagements, built interoperability with NATO and Allied Chaplains, and cared for the warrior's soul by providing and coordinating spiritual support for 50,200 Total Force Airmen, DoD civilians, and families; and

 

Whereas, Chaplain Bohlman has supported five State Partnership Program engagements in South America and the Caribbean. He was deployed seven times and has ministered on every continent. In 2013, he was named the Air National Guard Chaplain of the Year; and

 

Whereas, he is an ordained minister of Harvest Church in Lexington, and resides in West Columbia with his beloved wife, Shelley, and their daughter, MaryEllen; and

 

Whereas, grateful for his many years of distinguished service, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives take great pleasure in extending their best wishes to Colonel, Chaplain Brian L. Bohlman as he transitions to a well-deserved retirement and the leisurely, 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, recognize and honor Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. Bohlman, upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of exemplary service, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Chaplain, Colonel Brian L. Bohlman.

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