A concurrent RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR WILLIAM JOSEPH "Bill" HEALY, BAILIFF OF HANAHAN CITY HALL, AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON RECEIVING THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM THE CITY OF HANAHAN.

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is pleased to learn that William Joseph Healy has been named Hanahan Citizen of the Year by the Hanahan City Council; and

Whereas, born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 5, 1950, he worked in information technology (IT) when servers filled an entire room, and he worked his way up the ladder to create data centers that supported the banking industry. He retired as a vice president of JP Morgan Chase in 2009; and

Whereas, after he retired, Mr. Healy moved to Hanahan in 2009 and increased his community service by serving on community boards and historic plantations, and five years ago, he began volunteering each week as the court bailiff at Hanahan City Hall; and

Whereas, devoted to his community, he assists with Senior Center Pancake Breakfasts, helps to make the Breakfast with Santa an enjoyable and thriving event, volunteers and assists at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, and contributes to the success of the Hanahan Red, White, and Blue Festival, especially the Vet Luncheon. Mr. Healy has served at his church, coached his daughters' sports teams, and helped with any events at the recreation center; and

Whereas, together with his beloved wife, Christine Helen Healy, he reared two fine daughters, Christie Rainwater, who currently serves as mayor of the City of Hanahan, and Elizabeth Schauerte; and

Whereas, the South Carolina General Assembly is deeply grateful to Bill Healy for his selfless service to the City of Hanahan, volunteering and advocating to make his city a better place. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize and honor William Joseph "Bill" Healy, Bailiff of Hanahan City Hall, and congratulate him upon receiving the Citizen of the Year Award from the City of Hanahan.

Be it further resolved that the copy of this resolution be presented to William Joseph "Bill" Healy.

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