H*4162 Session 111 (1995-1996)
H*4162 Concurrent Resolution, By Cotty
A Concurrent Resolution to congratulate and commend Charles Randolph Delk of
Richland County on his over twenty years of service as judge of the Pontiac
magistrate's court and to wish him Godspeed and good health in his retirement.
04/26/95 House Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate HJ-49
04/26/95 Senate Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence SJ-11
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE AND COMMEND CHARLES
RANDOLPH DELK OF RICHLAND COUNTY ON HIS OVER
TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE AS JUDGE OF THE PONTIAC
MAGISTRATE'S COURT AND TO WISH HIM GODSPEED
AND GOOD HEALTH IN HIS RETIREMENT.
Whereas, Charles Randolph Delk has served with honor and
distinction as Judge of the Pontiac Magistrate's Court since his
initial election and appointment in 1974; and
Whereas, Judge Delk has demonstrated both in the conduct of his
duties as well as by his exemplary and outstanding contributions to
his community a dedication and love for fairness, justice, and
equity; and
Whereas, he began his life as a present from Santa Claus to his
parents on December 25, 1936, and was reared in Northeast
Richland County, graduating from Dentsville High School; and
Whereas, Judge Delk has owned and operated successfully a full
service filling station for some thirty-two years, and it has become
known over the years in the Pontiac community as a favorite place
for folks to come together and discuss the affairs of government
and politics; and
Whereas, he is one of the major sponsors and supporters of the
legendary Pontiac Fourth of July family barbecue festivities; and
Whereas, Charles Randolph Delk also served as a deputy sheriff and
then constable before assuming his duties as Magistrate, and this
experience gave him a unique appreciation and understanding of
law enforcement that assisted him in carrying out justice and
maintaining law and order in the performance of his judicial duties;
and
Whereas, Judge Delk has been blessed with two fine children--a
daughter, Debra LeGrand, and a son, Randy Delk--and, along with
his wonderful wife Carrie, share seven adoring grandchildren about
whom they are happy to talk; and
Whereas, Judge Randolph Delk is now retiring as the Pontiac
Magistrate and will be greatly missed by all. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate
concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly, by this resolution,
congratulate Judge Charles Randolph Delk of Richland County on
his outstanding judicial career in public service for over twenty
years as a Magistrate in Richland County and commend Judge Delk
for bringing to his position and the legal system in which he served
the highest sense of integrity, honor, and respect for both the law
and individual rights and freedom.
Be it further resolved that the members of the General Assembly
wish him Godspeed and improved health and many years of
enjoyment in retirement.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
Judge Delk.
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