A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE Judge Isaac Lester Pyatt, Sr. UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Judge Isaac Lester Pyatt Sr. upon the occasion of his retirement as chief magistrate for Georgetown County; and

 

Whereas, Judge Pyatt graduated from Howard High School in 1979. He attended Morris College in Sumter, Coastal Carolina University, and received a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Liberty University; and

 

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Army, Judge Pyatt retired from the Army National Guard HHB, 4th Battalion 178th Field Artillery in 2001; and

 

Whereas, a retired Georgetown County police officer, Judge Pyatt served from 1983 to 1996 as Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Supervisor, D.A.R.E Officer, Investigator, and Narcotics Investigator; and

 

Whereas, Judge Pyatt was appointed as a magistrate by former Senator Yancy McGill in 1996. He served as municipal judge for Andrews and has served as chief magistrate for Georgetown County since 2002; and

 

Whereas, a civic leader, Judge Pyatt has served with many community organizations, including the South Carolina Summary Court Judges Association and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He has served as chairperson of the Magistrates and Municipal Judges Certification Board and as chairperson for the Magistrates and Municipal Judges mentor program; and

 

Whereas, a devout Christian, he is a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon; and

 

Whereas, Judge Pyatt is married to Comeletia Pyatt, and together, they have three children, Angel, Isaac Jr., and Tyler; and three grandchildren, JaCori, JeRod, and Gabriella Morton; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that Judge Pyatt 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 Judge Isaac Lester Pyatt Sr. upon the occasion of his retirement, commend him for his many years of dedicated service, and wish him much happiness and fulfillment in the years ahead.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Judge Isaac Lester Pyatt Sr.

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