A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE chardale r. murray ON HER MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO WISH HER CONTENTMENT AND SUCCESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, with faithful integrity, the Honorable Chardale R. Murray has represented the citizens of Charleston and Colleton counties, District 116 in the House of Representatives of this great State since 2021; and

Whereas, the owner and resident manager of Murray's Mortuary, Chardale Murray is the daughter of Charlie, Sr., and Lorraine Murray, and she is the mother of Bryce. This native of Charleston presently makes Hollywood, South Carolina, her home; and

Whereas, in preparation for her career, she earned her master's degree at the University of South Carolina. She also has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Canaan Bible College; and

Whereas, while a member of the House of Representatives, Chardale Murray has demonstrated her leadership abilities and commitment to governing as a member of the Interstate Cooperation Committee, as well as the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee; and

Whereas, Representative Murray strongly believes in active community involvement, and she puts her convictions into action by serving her community in various capacities, including as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Xi (Omega Chapter), Henrietta B. White Temple #1342 (IBPDEW), the Tuskegee Airmen (Hiram E. Mann Chapter), and the Canaan Bible College Board of Trustees; and

Whereas, on the occasion of her departure from the House of Representatives, her House colleagues, grateful for Chardale Murray's committed service to this body and the people of District 116, extend warmest best wishes for much fulfillment and happiness in this new phase of her life. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and commend the Honorable Chardale R. Murray on her meritorious service in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2021 and wish her contentment and success in all her future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to our distinguished colleague, the Honorable Chardale R. Murray.

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