S 0807  Resolution, By Alexander
 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KATHERINE "KATHY" R. LIGON UPON THE
 OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF
 SOUTH CAROLINA, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
 TO THE ORGANIZATION AND MINISTRY, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND
 FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

   05/12/21  Senate Introduced and adopted (Senate Journal-page 5)

TO CONGRATULATE KATHERINE "KATHY" R. LIGON UPON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TO COMMEND HER FOR HER THIRTY-THREE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION AND MINISTRY, AND TO WISH HER MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Katherine "Kathy" R. Ligon upon the occasion of her retirement from Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina on June 1, 2020; and

Whereas, Kathy has served as a visionary leader whose keen foresight guided Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina through remarkable growth while simultaneously preserving its culture, values, and institutional memory; and

Whereas, as a shepherd to the organization, she relied on her faith that God was looking out for her and the organization, vision to see the right plan and see it through, compassion to make the communities feel like home, perseverance to not give in or give up, and passion for the organization's ministry; and

Whereas, over the years, she has had a significant impact on thousands and thousands of people, including residents, staff, and families; and

Whereas, throughout the course of her career, Kathy has received many honors and awards, including the dedication of the Katherine R. Ligon Health and Rehabilitation Center in her honor; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Katherine R. Ligon 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 Katherine "Kathy" R. Ligon upon the occasion of her retirement as President and CEO of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, commend her for her thirty-three years of dedicated service to the organization and ministry, and wish her much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Katherine "Kathy" R. Ligon.