A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE APPRECIATION OF THE sOUTH cAROLINA hOUSE OF rEPRESENTATIVES TO mICHAEL a. pINCKNEY UPON THE OCCASION his OF RETIREMENT AFTER MANY YEARS OF COMMITTED PUBLIC SERVICE, TO CONGRATULATE HIM ON SERVING THIS GREAT STATE WITH CONSISTENT EXCELLENCE FOR over FIFTEEN YEARS, AND TO WISH HIM GREAT SUCCESS, GOOD HEALTH, AND MUCH JOY IN HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to recognize Michael A. Pinckney, Blatt Building Security Supervisor, who retired on January 2, 2023, after over fifteen years of service to this great State. A native of Savannah, Georgia, and an ardent supporter of the University of Georgia Bulldogs, the reigning back-to-back National Championship football team, Michael has served a distinguished career with the South Carolina House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms Office; and

Whereas, Michael began his career with the South Carolina House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms Office in 2009, and quickly advanced to become Blatt Building Assistant Security Supervisor. Soon thereafter, Michael earned the rank of Blatt Building Security Supervisor, which he held for over five years before his retirement. In this essential role, Michael was charged with overseeing the daily security operations of the Blatt Building while serving as a trusted liaison between officers and leadership. Michael's life experiences prepared him to be an effective leader and a strong presence in that arena; and

Whereas, at the age of eighteen, Michael enlisted in the United States Army. He spent thirty years serving not only his home state of Georgia and his current State of South Carolina, but this entire great nation, retiring with the rank of Command Sergeant Major. Stationed in Hawaii, as well as numerous other states and countries, Michael enjoyed playing football and basketball, and served three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan under Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and

Whereas, after graduating from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy, where he was selected as class leader, Michael served with the South Carolina Transport Police. His diligent work in this capacity kept South Carolina's interstates safe for all motorists. From there Michael transferred to the Bureau of Protective Services where his professionalism, strong physical presence, and knowledge of the State's political atmosphere allowed him to become one of the most prominent and respected officers within the bureau's esteemed ranks; and

Whereas, upon his retirement, Michael plans to spend his time at home with his wife, Brenda, chasing his grandchildren around the house, perfecting his saxophone playing, hitting the gym even more, and traveling to visit his sons and mother-in-law as much as he can; and

Whereas, Michael has served this great State and nation with pride and dedication for over forty-five years. With much gratitude and admiration for his service, the South Carolina House of Representatives commends Michael A. Pinckney on his well-deserved retirement. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their appreciation to Michael A. Pinckney upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of committed public service, congratulate him on serving this great State with consistent excellence for over fifteen years, and wish him great success, good health, and much joy in his future endeavors.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Michael A. Pinckney.

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