A Senate RESOLUTION

 

to recognize and honor Timothy M. "Tim" James, Mayor Pro tem of the City of Cayce, for his outstanding service to Cayce and to wish him well in all his future endeavors as he leaves his service on the Cayce City Council.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is grateful for the leadership of Timothy M. "Tim" James on Cayce City Council and was saddened to learn that he did not seek reelection in November; and

 

Whereas, a lifelong resident of Cayce, Mr. James graduated from Brookland-Cayce High School, earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, and is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, the FBI-Carolina Command College, the JFK School of Government at Harvard University, and the Municipal Association of South Carolina's Municipal Elected Official Institute of Government; and

 

Whereas, Mr. James began his connection with Cayce Public Safety as a young boy through the Cayce Explorers program, and in 1983, he officially launched his career in law enforcement with the City of Cayce, serving as both a dispatcher and jailer. He rose through the ranks to serve as Chief of Police for the City of Cayce and Director of the Cayce Department of Public Safety, managing law enforcement and fire suppression services for the city and establishing a reputation as an innovative law enforcement administrator. Mr. James was named a Strom Thurmond Police Officer of the Year and Cayce-West Columbia Chamber Citizen of the Year; and

 

Whereas, he was first elected to Cayce City Council in 2010 and served until 2015, when he relocated to Florida to become the Vice President and Director of Public Safety for Ocean Reef Community Association; and

 

Whereas, after returning to Cayce, Mr. James was elected in a 2020 special election to represent District 1 on city council and was soon asked to lead the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber of Commerce. At a time when the chamber faced severe financial challenges, his leadership quickly earned the board's trust, leading to his appointment as CEO. Since that time, through three chamber chairs and a great team of board members, the chamber has achieved many successes, to include a revenue stream that allows the mission of the program to excel; and

 

Whereas, Mr. James takes pride in the chamber's achievements over the past four years, including a successful rebrand, becoming an Accredited Chamber Program, earning two Carolinas Excellence in Communications Awards, and being named the 2024 Chamber of Commerce of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives; and

 

Whereas, a long-time advocate for civic engagement and a respected figure in public service, Mr. James has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to his community. His passion for service is reflected in his roles with the Brookland-Cayce High School Education Foundation, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC), the Midlands Technical College Advisory Board, and as past president of several state and local criminal justice associations; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina Senate believes that Cayce is stronger because of the leadership and commitment of Mr. James, a true public servant and a proven leader. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Timothy M. "Tim" James, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Cayce, for his outstanding service to Cayce and wish him well in all his future endeavors as he leaves his service on the Cayce City Council.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Tim James.

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