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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RICKEY LEON DANSBY UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives have learned that Rickey Leon Dansby will begin a well-deserved retirement after years of distinguished service with the United States Postal Service; and
Whereas, born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 29, 1954, Rickey Dansby is the fifth child of seven born to Charlie and Vallie Ree Dansby; and
Whereas, at the age of ten, he was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church, and he graduated from West Fulton High School in Atlanta in 1972; and
Whereas, during his freshman year at the University of Georgia, Rickey Dansby became the first black athlete to make the university's baseball team for summer tryouts. When he had to work instead, he was unable to attend, but he earned a bachelor's from the University of Georgia in 1988; and
Whereas, he relocated to the City of Denmark, South Carolina, years later where he continued to work full time with the United States Postal Service, serving as the first black postal carrier in Bamberg County. He worked after hours as an entrepreneur for Dansby Townhouse Apartments; and
Whereas, dedicated to serving his community, Mr. Dansby joined the Denmark Lions Club and a year later was elected to serve as the president of the Denmark Chapter, the first black individual to hold the title of president of that chapter. He also serves on the Bamberg County Tax Review Board; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the years of dedication that Rickey Dansby has devoted to the United States Postal Service and wish him many years of enjoyment in his well-earned retirement. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives of the State of South Carolina, by this resolution, recognize and honor Rickey Leon Dansby upon the occasion of his retirement after years of outstanding service with the United States Postal Service, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Rickey Leon Dansby.
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