S*0803 Resolution, By Matthews
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE JEANNINE KEES OF ORANGEBURG UPON THE
 OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
 AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

   06/27/13  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 21)

TO CONGRATULATE JEANNINE KEES OF ORANGEBURG UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT FROM THE ORANGEBURG COUNTY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND TO WISH HER THE BEST IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to learn that Jeannine Kees will begin a well deserved retirement from the Orangeburg County Development Commission after nineteen years of service; and

Whereas, an ardent advocate for being involved in community affairs, Ms. Kees became the first woman appointed to the commission in 1994 and was named chairwomen in 1996, and again in 2004; and

Whereas, during her tenure as chair, she tirelessly worked to attract and maintain businesses to Orangeburg and her work led to millions of dollars in business investments and the creation of hundreds of jobs; and

Whereas, although she is stepping down from her position at the Orangeburg County Development Commission, Ms. Kees plans to continue to serve as Vice President of Orangeburg's Century 21 The Moore Group; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are grateful for Kees' visionary leadership and tremendous hard work in attracting and maintaining business investments in Orangeburg county. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Jeannine Kees of Orangeburg upon the occasion of her retirement from the Orangeburg County Development Commission and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Jeannine Kees.