A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Dr. Gerrita Postlewait UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Dr. Gerrita Postlewait upon the occasion of her retirement as superintendent of Lexington County School District One; and

 

Whereas, a native of West Virginia, Dr. Postlewait earned her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from West Virginia University; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Postlewait served as the superintendent of the Horry County School District from 1996-2006. From 2006 to 2013, she was the chief K-12 officer for the Stupski Foundation, a San Francisco-based education reform nonprofit. She then worked as an assistant vice president for the testing company ACT, where she helped set the standards for testing nationwide. Following this work, she served as superintendent of Charleston County School District; and

 

Whereas, Dr. Postlewait came to Lexington County School District in July 2022 as interim superintendent. In October of the same year, the Lexington One board selected her to serve as superintendent; and

 

Whereas, with an accomplished career that spans several decades, Dr. Postlewait's focus as an educator reflects a deep commitment to supporting the needs of students and educators so all children can learn, grow, and excel; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Dr. Postlewait has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Dr. Gerrita Postlewait upon the occasion of her retirement, commend her for her many years of dedicated service, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Gerrita Postlewait.

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