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TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE BRANDT FAMILY FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF WEATHER WATCHING FOR THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION.
Whereas, on April 16, 1916, Mr. H.W. Brandt began reporting to the National Weather Observer the rainfall and temperature reading from his farm in Walhalla, South Carolina; and
Whereas, he continued this service until his death in 1950 when his daughter, Miss Henrietta Brandt, took over as national weather observer. Like her father, she continued her service for many years; and
Whereas, in 2000, Mrs. Barbara Brandt Wilson took over the duties of national weather observer. She continues to report on the weather conditions today; and
Whereas, NOAA has confirmed that no other family in their history of "weather watching" has served in this capacity for one hundred years. Without the Brandt family and those like them, we would be unable to keep a record of the climate in South Carolina; and
Whereas, the members of the Senate are grateful for the time and dedication the Brandt family has given to reporting the weather in South Carolina for one hundred years. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate, by this resolution, recognize and congratulate the Brandt family for one hundred years of weather watching for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and wish them much success in the years to come as they continue this one hundred-year tradition.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Brandt family.
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