A house RESOLUTION

 

TO HONOR MARCIA M. LEGARE, RECEPTIONIST FOR THE SOLOMON BLATT BUILDING, UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives has learned that Marcia M. Legare will retire on July 31, 2026, after more than thirty-six years as a state employee, the last three decades of which have been served as a highly regarded receptionist for the House in the Solomon Blatt Building; and

 

Whereas, born the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Medlin, the young Marcia graduated from Dreher High School in May 1959. Continuing her education, she earned a bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of South Carolina in August 1963. In God's good time, she met and married Thomas Couturier Robertson Legare Jr. on February 9, 1962, at Columbia's Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the Lord blessing their union with four children: Thomas Keith, Stuart Blair, John Robertson, and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie," who in turn have blessed their parents with ten grandchildren, Kareena, Shaw, Isabel, Estelle, Nevin, Tommy, Robin, Sonia, Jenkins, and Anna Sams; and

 

Whereas, in 1969, Marcia began serving with the state's Employment Security Commission and worked there while husband Tom attended the University of South Carolina School of Law; and

 

Whereas, Marcia then devoted herself to service as a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She nurtured her four children, making sure their lives were filled with encouragement and opportunity. Her commitment took her to every school activity, every dance recital, indeed every event that mattered to her children. Her support laid the foundation for their confidence and success. After her children found their own paths, Marcia embraced a new life chapter serving the House of Representatives as a legislative aide for the Pickens County Legislative Delegation (1992-1994). Subsequently, she became a receptionist for the Solomon Blatt Building, where she has served faithfully; and

 

Whereas, as a receptionist, Marcia became the welcoming face and attentive voice of the House, consistently listening carefully to every caller, understanding their needs, and connecting them with the right person or agency to resolve their issues efficiently. Marcia's profound institutional knowledge and warm professionalism have made her a valuable asset to members, staff, lobbyists, and constituents. These qualities also have helped her ensure that House members can focus on their duties, confident that their constituent services are being managed with care and efficiency; and

 

Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

 

Whereas, the House of Representatives, grateful for the legacy of consistent commitment and excellence Marcia Legare has bestowed on the people of South Carolina, takes great pleasure in wishing her well as she enters retirement and enjoys the more leisurely 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, honor Marcia M. Legare, receptionist for the Solomon Blatt Building, upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of exemplary service and wish her continued success and happiness in all her future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Marcia M. Legare.

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