A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE LANDMARKS FOR FAMILIES UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS MOST RECENT REBRAND and TO COMMEND the organization FOR ITS two centuries OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Landmarks for Families as it as it prepares to deliver the next generation of services to South Carolina's children and families; and

 

Whereas, Landmarks for Families was founded in 1790 as the Charleston Orphan House, the first municipal orphanage ever opened in the United States; and

 

Whereas, Landmarks for Families is the longest-operating nonprofit organization in the State of South Carolina and has served thousands of children and families over its two hundred thirty-three-year history; and

 

Whereas, Landmarks for Families exists because South Carolina's children and families are searching for help and are in need of support and services; and

 

Whereas, Landmarks for Families is committed to its mission of cultivating thriving families, drawing upon two centuries of experience to ensure every child can be safe and every family can be supported in their home; and

 

Whereas, Landmarks for Families delivers education, preservation, residential, and reunification services to children and families that disrupt old patterns and open doors to better possibilities; and

 

Whereas, Landmarks for Families continues to evolve to meet the needs of South Carolina's children and families where they are before guiding them in new directions that will last for generations; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment of Landmarks for Families to 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 Landmarks for Families upon the occasion of its most recent rebrand and commend the organization for its two centuries 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 Landmarks for Families.

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