A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate THE HONORABLE yamekia robinson on her recent election AND INSTALLATION as mayor of lake city and to extend best wishes for much success at the helm of the city as she takes up her new duties.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that Yamekia Robinson was recently elected and sworn in as mayor of Lake City; and

Whereas, Mayor Robinson is office manager at BioSpine Health and Wellness in her hometown and previously served as a certified pharmacy technician for twenty years. She also previously served on the city council of Lake City as District 4 councilmember; and

Whereas, a Lake City native and honor graduate of Lake City High School, she earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of South Carolina. Presently, she is pursuing a bachelor's degree in legal studies online at Post University; and

Whereas, in addition, she is the founder and president of Women of Wisdom and is involved in several community groups; and

Whereas, this mother of five and grandmother of two finds her greatest strength in the firm support of her family and in the Lord she serves; and

Whereas, the House takes great pleasure in recognizing and saluting Mayor Robinson and in wishing her all the best in the days ahead. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Honorable Yamekia Robinson on her recent election and installation as mayor of Lake City and extend best wishes for much success at the helm of the city as she takes up her new duties.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mayor Yamekia Robinson.

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