A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO Recognize George Sink for HIS many YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE to the people and the state of south carolina.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize George Sink and his law practice, George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers; and

 

Whereas, a native of Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Sink was born on March 26, 1943 to parents George and Irene Sink. He is an alumnus of Western Michigan University, where he received a master's degree in History and a master's degree in Business Administration; and

 

Whereas, Mr. Sink began his career in education as a teacher in Detroit, where he diligently gave back to the children in his community to help shape the future generation; and

 

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Sink left his draft-exempt job as a teacher to serve two tours of duty as a Captain during the Vietnam War; and

 

Whereas, after serving his country, Mr. Sink wanted to continue to help those in need and decided to attend law school at Emory University. He began practicing law in 1974 and then started his own law firm in 1977 in Charleston; and

 

Whereas, a civic leader, Mr. Sink has served his community in a myriad of ways, including providing school supplies to the children of South Carolina, providing scholarships to students, giving away Christmas toys for children, serving Thanksgiving dinners for those in need, supporting the Lowcountry Dream Team children's baseball team, and partnering with Operation Coat Drive, among other charitable activities and donations; and

 

Whereas, for decades, Mr. Sink has committed himself to helping those who are in need not only through his law firm, but through community involvement. He cares for the people of South Carolina and is always willing to step up and do the right thing. Whether it is giving his time or donating to charitable causes, his first thought is always to serve and help those in his community; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate appreciate the passion and dedication that George Sink 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 George Sink for his many years of dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to George Sink.

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