A house RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE CLEMSON LIVESTOCK POULTRY HEALTH ON THE OCCASION OF ITS ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND CONGRATULATE AND HONOR THE LIVESTOCK POULTRY HEALTH COMMISSION AND ITS PERSONNEL FOR THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health has served the State of South Carolina for 125 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, the unit, which was established by the Board of Trustees of Clemson Agricultural College after the South Carolina General Assembly passed Act 425 in February 1901, 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 that support veterinarians, producers, and regulatory agencies across South Carolina and beyond; and

 

Whereas, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health's programs have 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. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate Clemson Livestock-Poultry Health on the occasion of its one hundred twenty-fifth anniversary and congratulate and honor the Livestock Poultry Health Commission and its personnel for their years of dedicated service to 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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