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TO HONOR AND COMMEND TRAV ROBERTSON ON HIS ELECTION AS CHAIR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly find it appropriate and proper to pause in their deliberations to congratulate Trav Robertson on his recent election as Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party; and
Whereas, Trav Robertson, veteran political strategist, was named the Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party on Saturday, April 29, 2017, after receiving votes from sixty-six percent of the eight hundred fifty delegates at the state Democratic Party's annual convention; and
Whereas, for much of his early political career, Trav Robertson was the spokesperson and campaign director for former South Carolina Treasurer Grady Patterson, Jr. He also directed campaigns for Grady Patterson, Jr., in 1998, 2002, and 2006; and
Whereas, additionally, he worked as the campaign manager for former United States Congressman John Spratt in 2000, and for Brent Weaver in his bid for the South Carolina Second Congressional District seat in the 2001 special election; and
Whereas, in presidential politics, Trav Robertson was the field director for the Palmetto State for the 2008 campaign of Bill Richardson, and during the general election that year, he served as the state director for President Barack Obama's campaign; and
Whereas, he also served as the executive director of the Democratic Party in Oklahoma, a position he held from July 2011 to January 2015. In this role, he was named one of the top ten influencers in the state of Oklahoma by Campaigns and Elections in 2013; and
Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly wishes Trav Robertson the best of luck in his service to all South Carolina citizens in his new role. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly of South Carolina, by this resolution, honor and commend Trav Robertson on his election as Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Trav Robertson.
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